Boiler-Kiln Operator (Chilco)

Idaho Forest Group; Athol (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Forest Group in Athol, Idaho is seeking a motivated Boiler/Kiln Operator to maintain a wood-fueled boiler and dry lumber to target moisture content using a kiln with computer controls.

You will monitor equipment, perform basic maintenance, support training, and work with a team to meet production goals while following safety, regulatory, and company policies.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to pass hair follicle drug test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate boiler by maintaining required pressure and steam flow.
• Monitor fuel in silo and keep it at target levels.
• Dry lumber using kiln controls and computer systems.
• Operate forklift to load/unload kilns and move materials.
• Assist with training and cross-training of team members.
• Ensure safe production at acceptable levels.
• Follow rules, regulations and JSAs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Boiler/Kiln Operator maintains a wood fueled boiler to produce lumber with specified moisture content by kiln drying.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs.
• Operate boiler by maintaining required pressure and steam flow.
• Monitor fuel in silo and be able to keep it at certain levels.
• Dry lumber of all sorts using computer to control kiln.
• Operate forklift to load and unload kilns, change kilns, and dump hopper.
• Monitor kilns throughout shift and make adjustments as needed.
• Cover sawmill/planer drivers when necessary.
• Help with new hire training and cross training of existing team members.
• Perform consistent work at acceptable production levels.
• Other duties as needed.
• The Boiler-Kiln Operator is a work-up step position. Work-up steps/Apprentice levels available.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Skills:
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.
• Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous boiler/kiln experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Production

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist – frequent
• Twist upper body – frequent
• Lift above waist height – frequent depending on machine center
• Repetitive use of hands – constant
• Stand/walk – constant
• Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.

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