Kiln Coordinator
 Georgia Pacific | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Arkansas, Gurdon | |
 Nov 07, 2024 | |
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Your Job
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. Our Team Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit [1] http://www.buildgp.com. What You Will Do * 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 Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) At least six (6) months of previous work experience as a Kiln CoordinatorExperience leading kiln team members Experience using a computer What Will Put You Ahead * 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 At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. 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 for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [2] here. Who We Are 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. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [3] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [4] here for additional information. References Visible links 1. http://www.buildgp.com/ 2. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 3. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 4. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |