Kiln Coordinator

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Kiln Coordinator role at our lumber mill in Gurdon, Arkansas. As a Kiln Coordinator, you will learn and be responsible for the operation of the Dry Kiln. Additionally, you'll lead the Kiln team members in safe and productive operations of the Kilns. If you thrive on working in a safety-oriented, team environment with ongoing learning opportunities, this may be the job for you!

Pay rate is $26.00 per hour. Must be open to day shift or night shift schedule. Night shift differential is an additional $1.50 per hour.

Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit http://www.buildgp.com.

• Ensure all policies and procedures related to our mill's critical hazards are followed at all times by the kiln team members
• Load the kiln computer with proper drying schedule and start the kiln
• Use knowledge of Wellons Kiln Drying Programs to modify drying schedule for corrective action
• Perform port tests on steam traps to ensure proper operations
• Change and rebuild steam traps in the absence of a millwright
• Conduct visual inspections for damage between each dry kiln charge
• Conduct visual inspections for damage on natural gas burner systems
• Conduct zero span calibrations on I/P transducers
• Conduct track and rail car inspections
• Check lift-off pressure on the Fisher steam control valves to ensure proper settings
• Replace tips on Thermocouples as needed
• Tag all packs of lumber properly to ensure 100% traceability
• Communicate with forklift drivers regarding what product needs to be loaded into the kilns to be dried
• Check the wastewater daily to ensure levels are within GP standards
• Be able to work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
• Work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment

• At least one (1) year of work experience as a Kiln Coordinator
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience operating mobile equipment, such as forklifts, bobcats, and cranes

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.