Boiler/Dry Kiln Helper

Boiler/Dry Kiln Helper 

Job Type: Full Time - 3-week rotating 12hr. shift including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Description:

This is an entry level position that consists of assisting our Boiler Operators with operating and tending to our industrial boilers to dry lumber, provide mill security, and fire watch. The Boiler Helper is someone with little to no experience that has initiative and a willingness to gain knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures to potentially become an experienced Industrial Boiler Operator. Industrial Boilers are water-containing vessels that generate steam with the help of a heat source. The steam is then transferred to the lumber kilns in order to dry the lumber that is produced from the sawmill. 

Essential duties and Responsibilities:

• Hourly rounds/walk throughs throughout the mill. 
• Responsible for clean-up around the boiler areas and reporting of any potential dangers. 
• Transport of materials to and from work areas manually or using carts, hand trucks, or hoists. 
• Accurately report/document daily well readings 
• Assist boiler operator as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
  Requirements:
• Must be able to work a 12 hour shift
• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holiday according to schedule
• Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors
• Perform a variety of duties which may often change
• Evaluate information using measurable standards
• Repeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedure
• Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
• Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to complete daily reports as required
• Understand basic mathematical skills
• Understand basic machine components and operation
• Excellent eye-hand-foot coordination
• Solid decision-making skills

          Safety:

• Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations
• Wear all required personal protective equipment: hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc…as required
• Do not enter restricted areas
• Report immediately to supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly
• Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge
• Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating
• Whenever possible, eliminate unsafe conditions as soon as possible
• Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers
• Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling, and lifting with your legs and not your back
• Never approach a saw while it is still running
• Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company

COMPANY BENEFITS 

We are excited about your interest in a lumber manufacturing career.  Rex Lumber is committed to providing its team members with an exceptional company culture and employment experience.  If you want a career, not a job, and you want to experience big company benefits with an intimate company feel, come join the Rex Lumber team! You have an opportunity to join a fantastic team and be our newest contributor.  

We offer outstanding benefits that include company paid:

• Health with Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine Program through Teladoc
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Vacations and 7 Paid Holidays
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Personify Health Rewards Program

            Additionally, we offer:

• Safety Incentives
• Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Wellness Incentives and Employee Recognition Programs
• Conditional Relocation Assistance 
• Conditional Tuition Assistance 
• On-the-Job Training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Potential for additional Paid Time Off hours 
• Overtime