Weekend Boiler Watchman

Baillie Lumber Co.; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Full-time hours

Full plan of benefits

Job summary

Baillie Lumber Co. is seeking a dependable Weekend Boiler Watchman to monitor and feed the boiler that heats our lumber-drying kilns. This role supports the weekend drying process, requiring attentiveness, safety-mindedness, and the ability to work independently.

Attendance and prompt response to equipment concerns are essential for continuous operation. Shifts run Friday through Sunday, with two positions available for day or night coverage.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance for weekend shifts and ability to work 12 hours per day.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and keep logs.
• Comfortable working independently in a safety‑minded environment.
• Experience operating basic plant equipment is preferred.
• Awareness of heat, dust, and noise in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor boiler operation, fuel supply, gauges, water levels, and alarms.
• Feed fuel into the boiler system and keep fuel feeding consistently.
• Perform routine checks of the boiler, kiln system, and related equipment.
• Record operating readings and communicate concerns to maintenance or management.
• Follow established procedures when responding to alarms or abnormal conditions.
• Perform routine cleanup and remove ash as directed.
• Keep the work area clean and free of hazards.
• Communicate equipment status and outstanding concerns during shift changes.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout when applicable.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Independent worker

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklifts

Loader/Skid steer

Job description

The Baillie Group is a cohesive, unified group of hardwood producers working cooperatively together with each retaining their distinctive and valued cultural identities.

Weekend Boiler Watchman

About The Position

We are seeking dependable individuals to monitor and feed the boiler that supplies heat to our lumber-drying kilns. This position helps keep our drying operation running safely and consistently throughout the weekend. The ideal candidate is attentive, safety-minded, and comfortable working independently. Reliable attendance and the ability to respond promptly to equipment concerns are essential.

Schedule:

Friday through Sunday, 12-hour shifts, 36 scheduled hours per week.

Openings:

One day-shift position and one night-shift position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor boiler operation, fuel supply, gauges, water levels, and alarms.
• Feed fuel into the boiler system and keep fuel feeding consistently.
• Perform routine checks of the boiler, kiln system, and related equipment.
• Record operating readings and communicate concerns to maintenance or management.
• Follow established procedures when responding to alarms or abnormal conditions.
• Perform routine cleanup and remove ash as directed.
• Keep the work area clean and free of hazards.
• Communicate equipment status and outstanding concerns during shift changes.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout when applicable.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance and availability every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Ability to remain alert and attentive throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to follow instructions, complete logs, and recognize unusual equipment conditions.
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with the team.
• Ability to perform duties that involve walking, standing, stairs, bending, and working around heat, dust, and noise, with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to operate forklifts, ability to operate loader/skid steer to load dust.
• Perform PMs on machinery throughout the facility.
• Previous boiler, kiln, sawmill, manufacturing, or equipment experience preferred.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay - $16-18 per hour.
• Full Time Hours
• Full Plan of Benefits