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The Holden, LA lumber manufacturing facility is looking for skilled Continuous Drying Kiln Lead Person. This position offers a $1,000.00 sign on bonus.

• Key Functions:*

  • Ensure that all Weyerhaeuser safety principles are being adhered to within the mill
  • Must role model safety and promote use of all safety program activities (RADAR , safety coaching, incident investigation, safety audits, safety observation, etc.)
  • Assist/Conduct safety/training meetings and ensure that quality pre-shift safety meetings are held.
  • Actively lead and develop the kiln team to ensure effective communication across & between shifts and with the production teams utilizing phone calls, text messages, email and radio communications.
  • Provide operator training in the areas of Operator Driven Reliability and the use of Basic Cares
  • Relieve all workstations within the department and perform at production expectation
  • Coordinate and resolve problems to maintain the flow of product and help where needed.
  • Perform quality control checks and works with appropriate persons to make necessary adjustments.
  • Perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment,
  • Troubleshoot problems independently and/or in a group setting
  • Provide leadership within the work team by holding self and team members accountable to job expectations in the role by demonstrating our People Principles
  • Build and maintain positive team relationships with team members
  • Successfully train others in the operation of equipment in the department.

  • Assist in maintaining housekeeping standards.

  • Able to work safely and follow all company policies and procedures

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience operating equipment in a manufacturing/industrial environment
  • Must have demonstrated leadership and team skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills (outlook, excel, word) with the ability to learn SAP system
  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Good decision-making skills.
  • Able to conduct visual equipment inspections, perform basic preventive maintenance and assist maintenance in troubleshooting/improving equipment
  • Able to monitor flow of material to and from the kilns and adjust as necessary to ensure production quality and quantity standards are met
  • Able to perform basic calculations
  • Ability to learn operation process of the Kilns
  • Ability to operate complex machinery
  • Ability to learn LOTO process, Burner and Kiln control processes
  • Able to work any shift, weekends, overtime, holidays as needed
  • Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment
  • Able to complete mobile equipment training
  • Able to perform all essential job function
  • Able to lift 2-20 pounds regularly, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb steps and ladders, work from height and in tight spaces, and standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 12 hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous lumber lead experience
• SAP knowledge

About Wood Products: We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. *We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. *

/Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team./

Job: *Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Title: Kiln Operator Lead Person - Holden, LA

Location: LA-Holden

Requisition ID: 01021547