Dry Kiln Foreman

Berg Reinvigorations LLC; Kansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Group life insurance

Short/Long term disability

PTO

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Berg Reinvigorations LLC, a custom sawmill in Southeast Kansas near Tulsa, OK, seeks a Kiln Foreman to oversee daily operations of lumber dry kilns and thermal modification kilns. The role leads a small crew and participates in millwork when kilns aren’t active, with a 40–45 hour week and occasional Saturday shifts.

FOAK: Forklift OSHA certification required; PPE mandated (steel-toe boots, safety glasses). Training available for qualified candidates; benefits include medical and dental

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a small crew.
• Must comply with safety regulations and PPE usage.
• Willingness to train qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of lumber dry kilns and thermal modification kilns.
• Lead a team of ~3 employees and coordinate with millwork and planing operations when kilns are idle.
• Ensure safety and OSHA compliance; enforce PPE usage.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Tools

Forklift certification (OSHA)

Job description

Job Description

The Kiln Foreman(s) are responsible for daily oversight of lumber dry kilns and thermal modification kilns. This position has approximately 3 employees reporting to it currently. Forklift OSHA certification is required. PPE is required (steel toe boots, safety glasses.)

Berg Reinvigorations is a custom sawmill located in Southeast Kansas near Tulsa, OK. We focus on special timber beams, vacuum dried timber beams and dimensional as well as conventional dried dimensional softwood and hardwood lumber goods. Current specialized focus is on environmentally friendly high fire retarded Thermally Modified Ash lumber and millwork.

This position and related team members assist on millwork and machine planing operations when no kilns require turning or changeover. Work weeks typically consist of 40-45 hr weeks. One Saturday per month minimally required although flexible days can be taken off during said week of Saturday shift. After waiting period is cleared position carries medical and dental insurance with BCBS of KS; group life layered policies, short and long term disability as well as PTO and Paid Sick leave policies. While previous experience is preferred onsite kiln foreman(s) are available and willing to train for the role to qualified candidates.