Boiler Operator

Interfor Corporation; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Interfor is seeking a Boiler Operator in Port Angeles, Washington to monitor and operate silo, boiler, and kiln areas, ensuring safe and efficient operation. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Starting pay is $27.01 per hour with the potential to grow to $33.31 per hour based on skill level and experience. The team works together to maintain equipment, control emissions, and meet production schedules with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Attendance, discipline, and safety record required.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and other departments.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
• Basic computer skills including MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform rounds of silo, boiler, and kiln areas; document activity, conditions, and issues.
• Ensure daily proper chemical mix.
• Operate forklift to move kilns and load kiln carts.
• Perform soot blows, bottom blows, and low water tests.
• Perform grate rakes.
• Maintain and repair equipment within capabilities.
• Monitor and report emissions as required; document findings.
• Inspect kiln charges and loading schedules; ensure proper loading.
• Load and unload kiln charges safely and promptly.
• Perform hot checks following established procedures.
• Inspect kilns and perform steam tests; report issues.
• Monitor silo and hog bin levels; feed as required.
• Grease kiln carts each shift.
• Dump ash bins and follow TSA for ash handling.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Attendance

Safety

Communication

Teamwork

MS Word

Excel

PCs

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PCs

Job description

Boiler Operator,Port Angeles, Washington

Interfor is seeking reliable, driven and safety focused team players to join our team as a Boiler Operator in Port Angeles. Starting rate for this position is $27.01 per hour with the potential to grow to $33.31 per hour based on skill level and experience.

What You’ll Do

• Perform rounds of silo, boiler & kiln areas, inspecting operating systems, equipment, machinery, bins & various components of operation; document all activity, conditions, & issues.
• Ensure the proper chemical mix is achieved daily.
• Operate forklift to change out kilns, load kiln carts when needed & empty bins.
• Perform soot blow, bottom blows & low water test procedures.
• Perform grate rakes.
• Maintain & repair equipment within capabilities.
• Monitor & control opacity emissions & document & report excessive emissions as required.
• Monitor kiln schedules, & inspect charges prior to loading in the kiln.
• Load & unload kiln charges in a safe & timely manner.
• Perform hot check when needed following established procedures.
• Perform kiln inspections & steam tests; make repairs within capabilities and report issues.
• Monitor silo & hog bin levels; feed/hog-watch as required.
• Grease kiln carts each shift.
• Dump ash bins and follow TSA associated with ash.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What You Offer

• Must have satisfactory Attendance, Discipline, and Safety Record.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment without compromise.
• Recognize problems and have them corrected immediately.
• Able to communicate effectively with your team and other departments.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel and PC’s and operating software.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

What We Offer

Interfor provides local stability and opportunity. We help bring out the best in all our people by offering long-term, competitive jobs supported by training, continued development and great benefits.

• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
• HSA Medical Plan with Employer Match
• Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Hospital & Critical)
• 401(k) Matching Plan
• 92 Paid Time Off (PTO) & 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a background check. In addition, as a federal contractor, all applicants offered a position must successfully pass a preemployment drug test including the testing for cannabis. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.