Kilns & Lift Operator: Dry Kiln Specialist

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring Kilns/Lift Operator to join our Lumber facility in Albany, GA. The role involves operating kilns, monitoring the kiln alarm system, and controlling the drying process to produce quality lumber.

Starting pay is $22/hr, with potential increases based on skills and contributions to overall plant performance. Shift hours are 7:00 am–7:00 pm with a 2/2/3 rotation and a $0.50 shift premium for overnight hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of experience in manufacturing/industrial environment or related technical training.
• Minimum six (6) months of experience operating a forklift or similar heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Knows the kiln alarm system and can respond appropriately.
• Controls a process (tank levels, temperatures, flows, moisture readings).
• Uses a computer to safely operate burners and kilns to dry products.
• Troubleshoots complex machine-center problems.
• Makes critical decisions around burner operations and drying processes.
• Performs preventive maintenance and fixes issues with machine center accurately.
• May work additional days or stay late for maintenance on short notice.

Skills

Kiln operation

Process control

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is hiring Kilns/Lift Operator to join our Lumber facility in Albany, GA. The role involves operating kilns, monitoring the kiln alarm system, and controlling the drying process to produce quality lumber.

Starting pay is $22/hr, with potential increases based on skills and contributions to overall plant performance. Shift hours are 7:00 am–7:00 pm with a 2/2/3 rotation and a $0.50 shift premium for overnight hours.