Boiler Operator - Day Shift (Grangeville)

Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking a Boiler/Kiln Operator to join our team.

This is an entry level position into the Boiler-Kiln Apprenticeship program.  The selected candidate will advance through the Boiler-Kiln work up steps, attend the required training and accrue the required hours in the program before reaching the top level. 

Essential Functions:

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations and Job Safety Analysis’
• Comply with all company rules and regulations
• Monitor computer screens to make appropriate fuel and air adjustments to cells
• Maintaining the salt meter fir the brine tank
• Assessing the silo levels and viewing the agitator, checking rappers, and filters on the ESP
• Moving pallets of mill-ends with the pallet jack and stocking the cell chutes
• Operating 980 to push the Hog fuel and feed the bypass
• Cleaning out the combustion chamber
• Keep work area clean at all times – cleanup during and after shift – do not leave until cleanup complete
• Other duties directed by supervisor.

 Qualifications:

• Must be able to work various shifts, days, and overtime as needed
• High School Diploma or GED (or willingness to quickly obtain one as a condition of employment)
• Valid Driver’s License is highly preferred

As a condition of employment, Idaho Forest Group requires employees to complete a variety of pre-employment screening processes which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug and substance test, reference check, prior work verification, driving history (MVR), education verification, aptitude/skills testing, and credit checks. The depth of screening will vary based on the position.

Physical Requirements:

 Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement.  Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs.  Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.  If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 208-762-6630 and/or hr@idfg.com.