Assistant Kiln Operator - Drying & Quality (Full-Time)

The Budd Group; Titusville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Plan of Benefits

Job summary

Baillie Lumber Co. in Titusville, PA is seeking an Assistant Kiln Operator to support the drying of lumber in a kiln, load & unload kilns, and assist the head kiln operator with data entry, sampling, maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

This full-time role requires strong math and measurement skills, attention to detail, and good communication. Forklift experience is a plus, and the company offers a full benefits plan and a structured manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong math and measurement abilities essential for moisture and drying assessments.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are required.
• Good communication skills for teamwork and reporting.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in controls of dry kilns to dry lumber to specified moisture content and monitor moisture reduction.
• Determine drying cycle and schedule based on species, thickness, and quantity.
• Weigh lumber samples daily and adjust temperature/humidity to manage drying rates.
• Monitor drying quality and ensure lumber meets standards.
• Operate forklift to load/unload dry kilns.

Skills

Excellent math

Measuring

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift experience a plus

Job description

Baillie Lumber Co. in Titusville, PA is seeking an Assistant Kiln Operator to support the drying of lumber in a kiln, load & unload kilns, and assist the head kiln operator with data entry, sampling, maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

This full-time role requires strong math and measurement skills, attention to detail, and good communication. Forklift experience is a plus, and the company offers a full benefits plan and a structured manufacturing environment.