Kilns Loader and Offloader

Position Title: Kiln Driver

Reports To: Boiler Supervisor

Department: Boiler/Kilns

Hours per shift: Employee works 10-hour shifts, with three 10- minute breaks, and a 30- minute unpaid lunch break. 

Wage: Level 4

Position Purpose: Load and unload kilns, Monitor and pull kilns when they are complete.  Must be willing to learn the operation of, and train to be, a relief Boiler Operator and fill in as requested. 

Position Functions:

Kiln Driver: Essential Functions

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These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.

Load and unload kilns

Pull kilns with 966 and 980

Clean up in around the kilns and loading areas

Give breaks and help to the Sawmill outfeed drivers

Follow all company policies and SOPs for kiln operation and loading

Learn to be a backup boiler operator to help relieve boiler operator for lunch and breaks

Comply with Federal, State, and Company rules, policies and procedures.

Maintain a clean working area in and around the boiler and fuel storage areas.

Wet kiln tracks down when pulling and pushing kilns in the summer months 

Perform once a day blow downs in winter months and twice a day in summer months

Perform preventive maintenance on forklift and follow greasing procedures 

DAY SHIFT Specific Functions:

•           Take control of the Boiler to cover the Boiler Operator any time his absence is required and/or as requested

•           Empty ash boxes for the ESP and clean filter

•           Load fly-ash trucks

SWING SHIFT Specific Functions:

•           Take the loader to the truck shop and grease loader as per specifications

•           Empty the E.S.P.

and clean filter

Non-Essential Functions

These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.

The worker may be responsible for cleanup activity during down times or between shifts.  This activity will consist of removing debris from the work area using a broom, rake, or shovel. 

The worker may be required to rotate to different positions for cross-training purposes or to facilitate production.  Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual Job Descriptions.

Assist co-workers or Maintenance personnel in basic maintenance procedures for Boiler area. 

Crosstrain to learn the Boiler Operator position and fill in as requested.

 

 

Working Environment: (1) Inside 90%, average temperature 80 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 120 degrees F.  (2) Outside 10%.  Noise or vibration:   Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts.  Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis.

(3)  Atmospheric conditions:  Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Dry wood, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None.

The worker in this position will be standing on a slightly elevated wooden platform with rubber mats.  The worker will move back and ...