Kiln Operator - Swing Shift (Laclede)

Idaho Forest Group; Laclede (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Forest Group in Idaho is seeking a kiln operator to manage kilns, monitor drying schedules, and maintain process records. This role requires flexibility to cover shifts including Sundays, Tuesdays, and alternating Wednesdays.

Starting pay is $26.83/hr, and the position emphasizes safety, precision, and collaboration with production, maintenance, and quality control to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification or ability to acquire certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate kilns to ensure temperature and drying schedules are met.
• Monitor kiln schedules to ensure materials are processed correctly.
• Complete regular moisture readings to ensure moisture targets are met.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of kiln equipment.
• Maintain detailed records of kiln temperatures, times, and data; report issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Ability to pass drug and alcohol test

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Schedule is Sun-Tues & every other Wednesday, 3:00pm - 3:00am, m ust have flexibility to cover all shifts for vacations

Starting pay i s $26.83/hr

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to the following:

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
• Operate and oversee the functioning of kilns to ensure that temperature anddryingschedules are met.
• Monitorkilnschedulesto ensure that materials are processed correctly.
• Complete regular moisture readingsto ensure theymeetmoisture targets.
• Assist with the performance ofmaintenance and troubleshooting of kiln equipment, ensuring all systems are working efficiently.
• Maintain detailed records of kiln temperatures, times, and other pertinent data. Report issues or anomalies to supervisors.
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety guidelines to minimize risks related to high temperatures and hazardous materials.
• Coordinate with Production Teams: Work closely with other departments such as production, maintenance, and quality control to meet production targets and resolve issues.

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Certification: Forkliftcertification or the ability to acquire certification.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to monitor and adjust processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices for working with high-temperature machinery.
• Ability to pass a drugand alcohol test,post-offer pre-employmentphysical, and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of kiln operation, temperature control, and materials processing.
• Mechanical Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on kiln equipment.

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 individualson the basis ofrace/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.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodatequalifiedindividuals withknowndisabilities. To perform this job successfully, theemployee(s)will possessallthe skills, aptitudes,experience, education,abilities, and any other necessaryattributesto perform each dutyto IFG’s expectations. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise,and every employee’s employment remains at-will.

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