Kiln Coordinator

Hoover Treated Wood Products; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoover Treated Wood Products is seeking a Kiln Coordinator to oversee kiln operations, ensure quality, safety and environmental standards, and promptly address maintenance concerns. You will monitor moisture content, optimize throughput, and support maintenance teams in equipment issues.

The role requires basic math, proficiency with Windows and spreadsheets, and the ability to work independently in a manufacturing setting with variable conditions.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Ability to learn kiln monitoring systems and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to learn treatments, lumber sizes and grades.
• Strong math and reading comprehension.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, environmental and safety procedures are followed and report non-compliances.
• Monitor kiln moisture readings and adjust loads to optimize throughput.
• Assist maintenance with issues on fans, vents, doors and related equipment.
• Maintain proper paperwork and participate in training sessions.
• Operate Windows-based software and enter data accurately.

Skills

Kiln operations

Safety compliance

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Education

GED

Tools

Windows OS

Spreadsheets

Forklift operation

Job description

Positions Supervised: Kiln Operator

Travel Required: 0-10%

Job Summary: The Kiln Coordinator is responsible for the overall efficient operation of the kiln(s) at their site. This includescompliance with all quality, safety and environmental standards. The Kiln Coordinator is also responsible forensuring that any maintenance issues are identified and addressed in a timely manner.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Ensure all quality, environmental and safety procedures are followed and report any non‑compliantactivities in accordance with established processes.
• Participate in Safety, Quality and Environmental Audits as required.
• Ensure material is dried in accordance with the established schedule.
• Ensure all material handling is performed to minimize damage to the equipment or the product.
• Drive to maximize kiln throughput by monitoring kiln turn times and adjusting target moisture contentsbased on achieved moistures.
• Ensure moisture meter probes are installed in the correct locations utilizing the correct procedure.
• Ensure the kiln’s wet and dry bulbs and EMC wafers are clean and operational for every charge.
• Monitor kiln moisture meter readings and correct issues that arise.
• Understand the functions of the kiln monitoring software (Lignomat & Omega) and that they are runningat all times.
• Monitor kiln performance utilizing appropriate applications.
• Assist the maintenance team in identifying and resolving issues with fans, vents, doors, etc.
• Ensure proper paperwork is filled out, reviewed and filed.
• Attend all training sessions and safety meetings.
• Computer duties as necessary.
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Ability to learn about the kiln monitoring system and the common maintenance procedures of thesystem.
• Ability to learn about all treatments, lumber and plywood sizes, grades, and species.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or jobtype.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoover’s set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively.
• Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive orinitiative.
• Ability to effectively operate a forklift to load and unload the kilns.
• Be comfortable working within Windows based programs, using a word processor, and email. Musthave a good knowledge of spreadsheeting.

Work Environment:

Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Can be hot, cold, humid, and/or rainy. Will get dirty. Will requireentry into small, enclosed spaces.

Training Requirements:

Immediately upon hire or assignment to the Kiln Coordinator position, training will take place in Safety andEnvironmental programs. Annual training over all programs.

Company Description:

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. (HTWP), is the largest producer of fire-retardant treated wood in theworld. In business since 1955, HTWP has 10 plants located from coast to coast.

HTWP offers acomprehensive compensation package that includes competitive wages, a pension retirement plan, medical,dental, life and disability insurance, paid holidays and vacation. HTWP requires background checks and drugtesting.

The company reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have beenincluded. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills andabilities. Additional functions and requirements will be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Hoover Treated Wood Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identityor expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.