Lumber Treating Kiln Operator — Growth & Training

NORTHERN CROSSARM COMPANY INC; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Paid vacation and longevity-based accr

Job summary

NORTHERN CROSSARM COMPANY INC is seeking a reliable production operator in Wisconsin to join our team. You will operate heavy equipment, support the treatment process, and help ensure high-quality pressure treated lumber products.

This role offers a weekday 4-day schedule after probation, training provided, opportunities for advancement, and a strong benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Lumber experience and knowledge.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of wood treatment processes helpful but not required (training provided).
• Supervisory experience a plus; growth into leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and treating cylinders (will train).
• Lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Rotate between kilns, treating cylinders, stacker equipment.
• Work independently and in a team.
• Learn and master activities necessary to produce high-quality pressure treated lumber products.
• Process work orders through production stages and update LumberTrack (inventory).
• Operate pressure treating cylinder using lumber treating software.
• Load/unload and operate direct-fire kilns.
• Troubleshoot issues during the treating process.

Skills

Lumber experience

Computer skills

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Wood treatment knowledge

Leadership potential

Tools

LumberTrack software

Job description

NORTHERN CROSSARM COMPANY INC is seeking a reliable production operator in Wisconsin to join our team. You will operate heavy equipment, support the treatment process, and help ensure high-quality pressure treated lumber products.

This role offers a weekday 4-day schedule after probation, training provided, opportunities for advancement, and a strong benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) match.