3rd Shift Boiler Operator - Sawmill & Kiln

Woodgrain, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) match

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

EAP

Holidays

PTO accruals

Job summary

Woodgrain, Inc. in Independence, VA is seeking a 3rd shift Boiler Attendant to maintain boiler pressure, chemical levels, and related operations to ensure proper lumber drying processes.

The role reports to the Dry Kiln Manager and emphasizes safety and reliability in a sawmill setting. The job requires 2 years of boiler operation experience, forklift/wheelloader familiarity, and solid teamwork and math skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of boiler operation experience
• Forklift and wheelloader experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with others in a close environment
• Basic math skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust dust feed and air flow settings
• Maintain boiler log hourly
• Monitor and adjust chemical levels
• Empty ash barrels and trashcans using forklift
• Clean the hog area
• Dump silo sawdust and switch trailers out
• Shovel sawdust under silo to keep the area clean
• Assist with monitoring kiln temperatures
• Perform security checks around the mill when not attending to boiler
• Other duties assigned by management

Skills

Boiler operation

Communication (verbal & written)

Teamwork

Math skills

Tools

Forklift operation

Wheelloader operation

Job description

Woodgrain, Inc. in Independence, VA is seeking a 3rd shift Boiler Attendant to maintain boiler pressure, chemical levels, and related operations to ensure proper lumber drying processes.

The role reports to the Dry Kiln Manager and emphasizes safety and reliability in a sawmill setting. The job requires 2 years of boiler operation experience, forklift/wheelloader familiarity, and solid teamwork and math skills.