Kiln Tender Trainee

About the role

Weyerhaeuser Company is accepting applications for a Kiln Tender position at our Lumber facility in Magnolia, MS. We offer stable employment, excellent pay and benefits, and a chance to grow a career.

Responsibilities

• Total commitment to working safely and following all safety rules and regulations
• Responsible for safely operating the dry kilns and conducting housekeeping activities in each assigned area
• Moving loaded kiln cars into and out of the dry kilns
• Monitoring the computer control system used in operating the kilns to dry lumber to tight specifications
• Performing minor maintenance and repairs to the dry kilns
• Interpreting work instructions adequately and successfully completing tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Must demonstrate willingness and ability to learn new jobs and skills
• Communicating with team members and leadership to improve safety and operating performance as well as meet job expectations

Qualifications

• Total commitment to working safely and following all safety rules and regulations
• Responsible for safely operating the dry kilns and conducting housekeeping activities in each assigned area
• Moving loaded kiln cars into and out of the dry kilns
• Monitoring the computer control system used in operating the kilns to dry lumber to tight specifications
• Performing minor maintenance and repairs to the dry kilns
• Interpreting work instructions adequately and successfully completing tasks as assigned

Skills

• Must demonstrate willingness and ability to learn new jobs and skills
• Communicating with team members and leadership to improve safety and operating performance as well as meet job expectations

Benefits

We have opportunities available on both 1st and 2nd shifts—please indicate your preference.

Pay

• During the training period, the pay rate is $19.94 per hour.
• Upon successful completion of the training period the pay is increased to $22.14 per hour, with potential to $24.04.

Schedule

Full-time

Job Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location: USA-MS-Magnolia

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Day (1st)

Additional Information

• All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED
• Applicants must attach a resume detailing education and work history
• Steady, documented work history
• Able to perform basic math and basic computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to work any shift, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in extreme heat, humidity and cold
• Ability to perform the essential job functions of the position, which includes climbing stairs, navigating catwalks, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, and bending
• Experience operating forklift or other mobile equipment strongly preferred

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.