Weekend Boiler Watchman
About the Position
We are seeking dependable individuals to monitor and feed the boiler that supplies heat to our lumber-drying kilns. This position helps keep our drying operation running safely and consistently throughout the weekend. The ideal candidate is attentive, safety-minded, and comfortable working independently. Reliable attendance and the ability to respond promptly to equipment concerns are essential.
Schedule: Friday through Sunday, 12-hour shifts, 36 scheduled hours per week.
Openings: One day-shift position and one night-shift position.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor boiler operation, fuel supply, gauges, water levels, and alarms.
- Feed fuel into the boiler system and keep fuel feeding consistently.
- Perform routine checks of the boiler, kiln system, and related equipment.
- Record operating readings and communicate concerns to maintenance or management.
- Follow established procedures when responding to alarms or abnormal conditions.
- Perform routine cleanup and remove ash as directed.
- Keep the work area clean and free of hazards.
- Communicate equipment status and outstanding concerns during shift changes.
- Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout when applicable.
Qualifications:
- Dependable attendance and availability every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Ability to remain alert and attentive throughout a 12-hour shift.
- Ability to follow instructions, complete logs, and recognize unusual equipment conditions.
- Comfortable working independently and communicating with the team.
- Ability to perform duties that involve walking, standing, stairs, bending, and working around heat, dust, and noise, with reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to operate forklifts, ability to operate loader/skid steer to load dust.
- Perform PMs on machinery throughout the facility.
- Previous boiler, kiln, sawmill, manufacturing, or equipment experience preferred.
Pay & Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Pay - $16-18 per hour.
- Full Time Hours
- Full Plan of Benefits
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