Fuel Puncher- Boiler Department- Dudley, NC Plywood

Your Job

Join our team at our Building Products facility, in Dudley, NC, as a Fuel Puncher within our Boiler Department.

Salary: Starting pay for this role is $23.00/hr.

+ based on skill and experience.

Shift: Monday-Friday 7am - 3pm or 11pm-7am

• Opening on both days and nights.

Training would occur on days.

Physical Location:
139 Brewington Drive, Dudley NC

Our Team

The Dudley facility is one of Georgia-Pacific's largest Building Products facilities and it manufactures Plytanium® Plywood, AC and BC, Sidings and Sturd-I-Floor® Plytanium® Plywood which is used in sheathing, roof decking, sub flooring and other specialty applications.

What You Will Do


* Operate mobile equipment within the established manufacturer guidelines.


* Accurately record operating data and field readings.


* Perform routine inspections, preventative, and minor maintenance on department equipment.


* Develop skills in the preparation of wood waste that will produce a blend of material that can be used in the boiler and meet the standards of the operating permit.


* Perform routine moisture analysis on wood fuel related to the permit.


* Monitor conveyor systems and fuel processing equipment and make necessary corrections to ensure compliance and safe operating conditions.


* Report abnormal conditions to supervisor and assist with the implementation of remedial actions.


* Assist with minor equipment repairs within the boiler department.


* Accept ownership of housekeeping assignments.


* Become qualified for all permit requirements.

(Safe Work Permits, Lockout/Tagout Permits, Hot work/Fire Watch, Confined Space Entry and Supervisory Level Certifications).


* Perform tasks on elevated platforms and confined space areas.


* Complete operator basic care routes for boiler equipment.


* Participate in all company sponsored training.


* Train and mentor new hires.


* Perform duties safely, efficiently, and independently with minimum supervision.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):


* Basic computer skills related to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.


* Mechanical Skill knowledge

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications):


* A minimum of one (1) year experience safely operating heavy equipment, preferably wheel loaders.


* Basic mechanical knowledge of fuel conveying systems and associated equipment.

Physical Requirements:


* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.


* Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.

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This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on market data and may vary with your knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

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