BOILER/KILN OPERATOR - BEMIDJI, MN

Key Activities/Tasks

• Apply lumber drying concepts and work with boiler/kiln and mill teams to improve drying results and meet quality goals.
• Monitor and communicate with forklift, planer, and coordinators on drying issues and results.
• Utilize kiln control systems to consistently achieve drying goals and improve results.
• Enter results in various spreadsheets and monitor drying results and trends against goals.
• Troubleshoot kiln and boiler operating problems.
• Comply with best practices as specified in the Improve ® system for achieving kiln excellence.
• Enter all in-process lumber inventory daily and at month end into the kiln report.
• Manually clean grates and cycle and dump ash as necessary.
• Maintain auxiliary backup equipment.
• Do preventive maintenance and work on related equipment daily and weekly.
• Utilize Maintenance Management System (AX) and write work orders as needed.
• Monitor, record, and respond to boiler operations relative to MPCA operating permits, and operating and maintenance plans for pollution prevention.
• Operate forklift and front-end loader to load kilns, clean ash, and load fuel.
• Maintain good housekeeping habits.
• Monitor fuel storage bin.
• Inspect all fire protection systems; follow procedures as outlined on the Boiler Fire System Checklist.
• Learn proper usage of all chemicals including appropriate PPE requirements and what to do in case of a spill or emergency.
• Learn and have a basic understanding of the fire suppression system.
• Maintain 5S/Total Productive Maintenance standards.
• Absorb and execute plans and execute semi-annual shutdowns.

Requirements

• MUST POSSESS a Minnesota Class 1B boiler operator license or above.
• Ability to work independently and solely make important operating decisions directly affecting product quality and boiler operations.
• Ability to learn and apply lumber drying concepts.
• Ability to operate equipment safely including various types of mobile equipment (i.e. forklift, front-end loader).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and components.
• Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and control multiple tasks.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
• Capable of working in a boiler/sawmill environment with exposure to heat, noise, moving equipment, dust, and various weather conditions (heat, humidity, snow, and extreme cold).
• Capable of climbing stairs and ladders, bending on a regular basis; lifting of up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• Must be responsible, dependable, and very safety conscious.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits.

Pay

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $39.0784.

Schedule

We offer a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.