Dry Kiln Operator

Job Description

Dry Kiln Operator Summary

American Hardwood industries is a leading producer of hardwood lumber and other forest products. We are seeking a full-time dry kiln operator at our North Garden, VA location. Dry kiln operators play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency of our operation, and quality of our products. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a world class lumber organization.

Dry Kiln Operator Responsibilities:

Configuring kiln charges to be loaded ensuring maximum volume utilization while adhering to FIFO standards

Determine drying cycle and schedule, considering factors such as species, thickness, and quantity of lumber to be dried, initial moisture content of lumber, or moisture reduction rate of lumber samples.

Read recording gauges and weighs lumber samples periodically during drying process and readjusts temperature and humidity controls to regulate moisture reduction rate and avoid damage to lumber.

Performing and/or scheduling general maintenance, and keeping accurate records of all kiln activity

Dry Kiln Operator Qualifications

Excellent math and measuring

Attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Prior dry kiln experience preferred, but not required

2 or 4 year degree in wood science, forestry, or related fields preferred but not required

Dry Kiln Operator Pay & Benefits:

Full Time Hours

Competitive Pay

Full Plan of Benefits

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