Dry Kiln Operator

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

***Please refer to the "Full Job Description" button below to review our physical demands form prior to applying to this position.***

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