Boiler Kiln Operator, Eatonton, Georgia
Interfor is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Boiler Kiln Operator to join our team in Eatonton, Georgia. This is a NIGHT SHIFT position. The successful candidate will be safety-conscious, reliable, committed, and eager to ensure efficient operations in our boiler/kiln department. The pay range for this position is $19.60 per hour up to $25.83 per hour based on skill level and experience.
What You’ll Do
- Keep fuel to the fire boxes and clean out fire boxes on set schedule.
- Maintain water level in boilers.
- Operate a bobcat to load fuel onto feed fuel chains.
- Communicate regularly and consitently with kiln operators.
- Perform water treatment and analysis.
- Complete Moisture Content Analysis to ensure correct moisture levels.
- Document in the boiler log any adjustments made to boiler controls and/or unusual events that occur to boiler during shift.
- Complete all checklists.
- Accurately maintain daily downtime reports.
- Perform daily housekeeping duties.
- Participate in quarterly company boiler system cleanout.
- Assist maintenance workers with preventative maintenance, repairs as needed, and other duties as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with EPA policies.
- Adhere to all safety policies and perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner to one’s person and no damage to mill property occur in anyway.
- Work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and long shifts during shutdown.
- Adhere to all safety regulations especially lockout/tagout.
- Attend weekly safety meetings.
- Perform any assigned duties or task as directed by a manager/ supervisor.
- Physical Requirements: Walking, Standing and Sitting, Stairs, Bending and Lifting (Up to 50 lbs.).
What You Offer
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to safely and effectively operate mobile equipment, including forklifts and bobcats, to load fuel onto feed fuel chains.
- Willingness and ability to learn and use the boiler computer database system.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and teamwork.
- Ability to respond effectively and calmly in emergency situations.
What We Offer
- Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
- HSA Medical Plan
- 401(k) Matching Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Instant access to your wages ahead of payday
Who We Are
Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to #StartHereGoFar.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.