Kilns & Forklift Operator II — Drying & Controls

Flint Hills Resources; Warrenton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Warrenton, GA is hiring a Kilns/Lift Operator II to help run our Lumber facility. The role includes monitoring kiln operations, controlling process variables, and safely drying a quality product. Shift options are 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m., with a 3-on/3-off cycle. Starting pay ranges from $21.50 to $28 per hour, depending on experience, with potential increases based on skills and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months in manufacturing, industrial, construction, farming, warehouse, or military environment.
• Minimum six months forklift/backhoe/front end loader/skid steer experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor kiln alarm system and react appropriately.
• Control process variables (tank levels, temperatures, flows, moisture).
• Use computer to safely operate burners and kilns to dry product.
• Troubleshoot complex machine center issues.
• Make critical burner operations decisions for effective drying.
• Perform preventive maintenance and address issues with precision.
• May work extra days or stay late for maintenance tasks.
• Operate forklift outdoors and keep work area organized.

Skills

Forklift operation

Kiln operation

Process control

Reading instructions

Troubleshooting

Tools

Kiln control software

Industrial computer systems

Job description

Georgia-Pacific in Warrenton, GA is hiring a Kilns/Lift Operator II to help run our Lumber facility. The role includes monitoring kiln operations, controlling process variables, and safely drying a quality product. Shift options are 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m., with a 3-on/3-off cycle. Starting pay ranges from $21.50 to $28 per hour, depending on experience, with potential increases based on skills and performance.