Kiln Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 1 year of forklift experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Adequate fitness and stamina for strenuous, physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions from supervisors.
• Ability to clearly explain problems or give instructions to others involved in maintaining operations.
• Ability to perform the job with limited supervision.
• Understanding of basic machine components and operation, including working around moving mechanical parts and vibrations.
• Ability to arrive on time and stay on task to support output and production goals.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment and as part of a team.
• Ability to walk, climb, or stand for long periods; bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach; work outdoors in all conditions and around loud equipment; work in a harness at heights over 4 feet; and lift 50 pounds throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate 30,000-pound forklifts or industrial trucks to move, load, and stack or unstack materials around mills, warehouses, and yards.
• Ensure lumber packs are stacked according to the Stacking Quality Standard.
• Complete the Forklift Daily Checklist at the beginning of the shift, checking cleanliness, safe operation, and issues requiring maintenance.
• Safely transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas as assigned.
• Safely stop and reset the forklift when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to the area supervisor.
• Keep the forklift and workspace clean and orderly throughout the shift, using downtime to clean and organize.
• Notify the area supervisor if tools or required supplies are missing or running low.
• Assist Maintenance Tradesmen with assigned machine-center maintenance activities.
• Grease and change wheels on kiln carts as needed.
• Accurately record tags loaded and unloaded on daily load sheets.
• Scan all tags to the LT system after the end of the shift.
• Complete daily hot checks as required by the supervisor.
• Participate in the action planning process and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Follow company and area-specific safety rules, wear required personal protective equipment, inspect equipment and the work area, report unsafe equipment, request assistance when needed, and use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate.

Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance with prescription drug coverage
• Company-paid dental insurance
• Company-paid vision insurance
• Telemedicine program through Teladoc
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacations
• Seven paid holidays
• Company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee referral program
• Safety incentives
• Accident and critical care insurance
• Wellness incentives and employee recognition programs
• Conditional relocation assistance
• Conditional tuition assistance
• On-the-job training
• Potential for additional paid time off hours
• Boot purchase program
• Opportunity for promotion from within