Kiln​/Yard Coordinator

Grande Prairie lumber manufacturing facility is looking for skilled Kiln/Yard Coordinator for an immediate opening. The Kiln/Yard Coordinator is under the direction of the Shipping/Kilns Team Lead. They are assigned duties of relaying instructions, and advising the progress of the work, and assisting the common effort of maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and quantity of production.

Position Requirements

PM Infeed Forklift, SM Outfeed Forklift, PM Outfeed Forklift (preferred bit not necessary) Kiln Forklift, Kiln Operator, Bucket Loader Operator (preferred but not necessary), and Skid steer Operator (preferred but not necessary)

Utilizes trained skills to assist mill needs as required in cleanup/operational capacities

Fills in for vacation time for forklift roles on night/day shifts when applicable.

Regular schedule outside of coverage will be decided by the Kilns/Shipping supervisor to meet business needs;
When no vacancies are to be filled, the kiln coordinator will be typically scheduled to assist during the Monday-Friday work week on a 40hr/week schedule, varying between 8-12 hours.

The lead hand will assist the mill with snow removal in the lumber yard areas

The lead hand will manage the yard and maintain housekeeping in the green/dry/finished yards and kilns, by:

Regular cleanup of rows and adjusting pile bottoms

Using the bucket loader for snow removal

Sweeping the tracks weekly using a skid steer or by hand

Winter shoveling when applicable

Coordinator will report directly to the Kilns/Shipping supervisor

Coordinator will assist supervisor in managing pre-inspection sheets, entering notifications and, and communicating with the Kiln Planner on the status of equipment on a frequent basis.

Manage with the kiln operators the kiln loading as per the direction Product Supply Manager

Evaluate moisture targets and kiln settings with Planermill QC to ensure drying targets are being met.

Work with Planermill Quality Control to calibrate the Planermill Moisture meter.

Assist and check all kiln alarms and ensure that the set points of the kiln schedules are being achieved

Check and record moisture levels of dry packages and make changes to kiln set points as required

Review kiln logbooks daily for status of equipment.

Support the production forklifts for breaks, according to the mill’s priority area.

Assists other Forklift Operators should they require help during high-volume periods.

Manage stick, pile bottom and dunnage inventory levels

Ensure general housekeeping and housekeeping audit commitments are met.

Assist in ensuring that all SOP’s are reviewed annually.

Create and conduct training plans for Kiln Forklift Operators and Kiln Operators.

Working knowledge of sprinkler system.

Review and correct package labeling

Ensure optimal operation of kiln carts and wheels

Assist Supervisor with onboarding of new employees/ trainees. Review SOP’s, lockouts, and operating methods, or provide coverage for posted operators so they can facilitate the training.

Assist in ensuring new or transferred employees are signed off on training and are competent to safely operate before they are left on their own.

Ensure necessary safety equipment is available.

Inspect for employees understanding of lockout procedure for areas that they work in.

Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of substance testing, background check, and agreement with general terms of work.

Job
Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location
CAN-AB-Grande Prairie

Schedule
Full-time

Job Level
Individual Contributor

Job Type
Experienced

Shift
Day (1st)

Relocation Assistance
Not Available

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required

Valid Drivers Licence

Willingness to wear all required personal protective…