Lumber Pressure-Treating Operator with QC & Safety

Biewer Lumber, LLC; Seneca (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Biewer Lumber, LLC is seeking a production operator to support wood treatment processes in a fast-paced manufacturing setting in Illinois. You will operate and maintain equipment, ensure proper banding and handling of lumber, and monitor chemical processes to ensure safety and quality.

Work is performed outdoors, with standing for long periods, periodic lifting, and exposure to dust and noise. Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm; PPE and strict safety protocols are required, emphasizing a safe,

Qualifications

• Language skills to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively and professionally to customers or employees of an organization.
• Mathematical skills with the ability to calculate figures and amounts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains equipment used in the wood treatment process, ensuring lumber and plywood are treated effectively and safely, and maintains records.
• Ensures all units are properly banded before initiating the treating process.
• Pressure treats units of lumber according to specific treating requirements.
• Extracts core samples from lumber to measure chemical penetration and retention.
• Routinely check chemical molecular structure using x-ray equipment.
• Monitors and performs minor adjustments to treating cylinders, storage tanks, pumps, air compressors, and other machines.
• Communicates effectively with the team when the pressure treating process is complete.
• Handle materials using a forklift to store bulk containers or totes of chemicals and position lumber packs on the treating pad or deck.
• Operate and monitor lumber pressure-treating equipment and related systems.
• Safely handle and work around wood-treatment chemicals and equipment.
• Follows quality control measures of chemical mixtures and lumber packs as it’s processed through lumber treating cylinders.
• Follows and complies with disposal of hazardous waste according to environmental regulations.
• Maintains required production levels by working safely and efficiently.
• Maintains a safe workplace and culture, and completes required safety forms, checklists and permits.
• Performs Lockout procedures as needed.
• Responsibly follows all safety procedures, policies and works together with co-workers to ensure a safe working environment.
• Wears the appropriate PPE.
• Reports all accidents or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Sweeps the floors, pick up broken pieces of lumber, and shovel debris.
• Follows all health and safety policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication skills

Mathematics

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Biewer Lumber, LLC is seeking a production operator to support wood treatment processes in a fast-paced manufacturing setting in Illinois. You will operate and maintain equipment, ensure proper banding and handling of lumber, and monitor chemical processes to ensure safety and quality.

Work is performed outdoors, with standing for long periods, periodic lifting, and exposure to dust and noise. Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm; PPE and strict safety protocols are required, emphasizing a safe,