Kiln Operator Break-In - Dillard Lumber

Roseburg Forest Products; Dillard (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products is seeking a Big Lift Operator to support sawmill operations in Oregon. You will operate kilns, control equipment, and ensure safe, efficient drying of lumber for downstream customers.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with responsibilities spanning charge handling, kiln monitoring, and quality checks across the green and dry pads.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kiln operation experience.
• Strong understanding of wood properties as they relate to drying processes.
• Basic knowledge of kiln maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Positive attitude and strong team collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Demonstrated honesty and integrity in the workplace.
• Be proactive.
• Ability to lift up to 49lbs.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at work well-rested and prepared, prioritizing safety at all times.
• Efficiently dry lumber using computer-controlled kilns.
• Perform all duties associated with the Big Lift Operator role.
• Operate the 950 equipment to maneuver kiln charges.
• Continuously monitor kilns, flash tanks, and condensate tanks.
• Deliver a high-quality product to downstream customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactivity

Independence

Lift up to 49lbs

Working under pressure

Honesty and integrity

Job description

Brief Description Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately owned company and one of North America's leading producers of particleboard, medium density fiberboard and thermally fused laminates. Roseburg also manufactures softwood and hardwood plywood, lumber, LVL and I-joists. The company owns and sustainably manages more than 600,000 acres of timberland in Oregon, North Carolina and Virginia, as well as an export wood chip terminal facility in Coos Bay, Ore. Roseburg products are shipped throughout North America and the Pacific Rim. To learn more about the company please visit www.Roseburg.com.

• Arrive at work well-rested and prepared, prioritizing safety at all times
• Efficiently dry lumber using computer-controlled kilns
• Perform all duties associated with the Big Lift Operator role
• Operate the 950 equipment to maneuver kiln charges
• Continuously monitor kilns, flash tanks, and condensate tanks
• Manage the flow of lumber on both the green and dry pads
• Maintain clear communication with the Sawmill and Planer departments
• Conduct daily quality checks for the Stacker, Charge Building, and Yard
• Deliver a high-quality product to downstream customers
• Understand and meet throughput expectations
• Perform daily sampling and moisture content testing
• Exhibit self-motivation and initiative
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team

Brief Description Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately owned company and one of North America's leading producers of particleboard, medium density fiberboard and thermally fused laminates. Roseburg also manufactures softwood and hardwood plywood, lumber, LVL and I-joists. The company owns and sustainably manages more than 600,000 acres of timberland in Oregon, North Carolina and Virginia, as well as an export wood chip terminal facility in Coos Bay, Ore. Roseburg products are shipped throughout North America and the Pacific Rim. To learn more about the company please visit www.Roseburg.com.

Essential Responsibilities

• Arrive at work well-rested and prepared, prioritizing safety at all times
• Efficiently dry lumber using computer-controlled kilns
• Perform all duties associated with the Big Lift Operator role
• Operate the 950 equipment to maneuver kiln charges
• Continuously monitor kilns, flash tanks, and condensate tanks
• Manage the flow of lumber on both the green and dry pads
• Maintain clear communication with the Sawmill and Planer departments
• Conduct daily quality checks for the Stacker, Charge Building, and Yard
• Deliver a high-quality product to downstream customers
• Understand and meet throughput expectations
• Perform daily sampling and moisture content testing
• Exhibit self-motivation and initiative
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kiln operation experience
• Strong understanding of wood properties as they relate to drying processes
• Basic knowledge of kiln maintenance
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Positive attitude and strong team collaboration
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Demonstrated honesty and integrity in the workplace
• Be proactive
• Ability to lift up to 49lbs