What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kiln Operator position at Kennebec Lumber Co?

Job Description

General Description :

The Kiln Operator is responsible for drying lumber and maintaining all kilns on the premises to Kennebec Lumber Company’s Organizational standards. The operator is responsible for sampling and documentation as needed. The Kiln Operator loads and unloads kilns by using a forklift and performs maintenance items as well as preventative maintenance planning for the kiln area. The Kiln Operator shall become an important part of the culture, uphold standards, support the company’s values and participate in the safe and productive working environment as outlined by the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities :

Operating a chainsaw / handsaw to cut samples (if applicable)
Daily completion of kiln checklists :

Oven Test Sheet

Daily Drop Sheet

Kiln Check off List

Routine Daily checks of Wet Bulbs (changing as needed)

Planning kiln loads, establishing proper kiln loading procedure

Reading, understanding, developing, and executing KLC’s Dry Kiln Manual

Developing Standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as needed

Operating forklifts to load and unload kilns

Verifying Vents

Verification of air flow, exiting air speed (L, M, R)

Developing and sustaining a Preventative Maintenance plan surrounding the Dry Kilns

Routine Inspections

General Kiln Maintenance

Valves

Compressors

Basic Mechanical Components

Schedule Outside Vendors for additional Maintenance Items

Strategically placing samples and documenting to monitor variances

Air flow

Checking- Visually inspect samples, mark, date, re inspect

Blue Stain

Mold

Color Variation- Investigation process

Travel as required

All other tasks as assigned

Safety Requirements :

Steel or Safety Toe footwear is required in all areas.

Gloves required in designated areas – per task.

Hearing Protection required in all areas (Exception being inside the cab of outside machine forklifts).

Eye Protection required in all areas

Report all near misses and unsafe acts to immediate supervisor.

Pedestrian awareness at all times.

Florescent vests and hard hats are required for all outside activity (Exception, pedestrian travel from one building to another).

Never walk through any overhead door that is controlled remotely (Always use access door next to overhead).

Familiarize yourself with the various work areas. Learn how to operate the conveyor belts and the emergency stop buttons.

Familiarize yourself with the various possible pinch points that are in your area.

Physical Requirements :

Lift up to 50 lbs.

Bend, Squat, kneel, reach as needed

Stand for extended periods of time

Sit for extended periods of time

Other Requirements

Pick up after yourself and during downtimes.

Participate in the department housekeeping program.

Work area must be kept clean at all times.

Excellent hand / eye coordination.

Analytical skills and problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Attention to detail.

Read and write proficiently.

Apply general math skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Must be in working station at the buzzer.

Additional training as required

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