Treating Operator 3rd Shift

Treating Operator 3rd Shift

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. producer of Yellawood brand Pressure-Treated Pine is seeking a Lumber Treating Operator for a full-time position with competitive pay and full benefits package.

Responsible for efficiently pressure treating wood products while maintaining quality standards.

• Processes material through treatment by counting material to be treated into charges, enters information into computer system, selects treating cycle, and begins treatment.
• Drills each charge to check for penetration of preservative, retention of preservative, and judges samples against set standards.
• Records test results for inspection by third party inspector, maintains ledger with sample/test information.
• Posts each charge into computer database system to relieve white wood inventory of product treated.
• Monitors efficiency of treating schedules.
• Checks solution in work tanks once per shift, collecting samples and running tests to check for all chemical components.
• Logs solution test results into ledger and makes necessary adjustments to remain within standards.
• Works in coordination with plant manager to track treating recipes, expenses, and any adjustments that need to be made in the treating process.
• Maintains housekeeping in treating office, tank farm, and around cylinders.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems or breakdowns.
• Assists in picking up lumber and other materials as needed.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Three to six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lumber experience a plus.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Dependent scholarship program.

Hagerstown, MD.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

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