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Treating Operator

Madison Wood Preservers, Inc.
Madison, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/12/2026

Shift Differential: $5.00/hr

Hours: Monday – Thursday: 3:30pm to 2am 

Madison Wood is seeking candidates in search of a stable CAREER! We are a very well-known wood treater located in Madison, Virginia with less than 100 employees, we strive to create an atmosphere that promotes growth and opportunity. Madison Wood's Treating department is looking for skilled operators to assist its nightly operations. The responsibilities of this position are as follows.

Position Responsibilities:

    • Load and unload lumber onto chains that feed into the treating cylinders.
    • Collect samples from lumber after it is treated. 
    • Receive and maintain RCRA/Hazardous Waste Training and Certification.
    • Receive and maintain Pesticide Applicator Certification issued by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
    • Test samples and record test results.
    • Operate treating controls.
    • Assist in cleaning hazardous waste.
    • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Attention to detail and safety minded
  • Ability to lift materials that typically weigh up to 50lbs
  • Must be able to receive and maintain pesticide applicator certification by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
  • Ability to work full-time 40 hours per week

Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance,
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401-K with matching
  • Employer paid Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

We love to see: 

  • Stable job history
  • Positive attitude
  • Consistent Attendance 

Hiring Process: 

  1. If your job requirements meet our needs, we will contact you to set up an initial interview. 
  2. From there you may be asked to complete a secondary interview that consists of job shadowing for a minimum of two hours along with meeting your potential direct supervisor. 
  3. Job offers are contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.

About Madison Wood: From receiving, to staging, treating, our reman operation, post operation, shipping, and our maintenance crew; our employees are extremely important to us. In fact, they are the main reason we won "World's Greatest Lumber Treater in 2016." We are looking for people that aren't afraid of working hard in an outdoor environment. Virginia can be very cold or very hot depending on the season! Please understand that this position does require manual labor and the ability to work outside before applying.

Please take a moment to watch this quick video for more information about the position: https://youtu.be/OLM5Wgsj9tY

We wish you the best of luck in your career search! Thank you for your interest in our company. 


Madison Wood Preservers, Inc.

Jared Ross, HR

216 Oak Park Road
 Madison VA 22727

P: 540-738-3004

F:540-738-3005

www.madwood.com

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 



Salary : $18 - $25

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