About this role
<p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242">Woodgrain in Independence, VA is looking for a 3rd Shift <strong>Boiler Attendant</strong></span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Noto Sans', sans-serif;color:#424242">.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>About Woodgrain:</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Our Woodgrain facility in Independence, VA is a sawmill operation providing materials to our manufacturing facilities as well as to various external customers. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.</p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242">Job Summary:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The <strong>Boiler Attendant</strong> maintains pressure set points and chemicals to keep the boiler steam at the correct level for drying lumber properly. </span><span style="color:#424242">The position reports directly to our Dry Kiln Manager. Position experience is called upon for the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the boiler. All Woodgrain employees will be expected to exemplify our core values and put Safety Above All. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#424242">Duties & Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Monitor and adjust dust feed and air flow settings</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Maintain boiler log hourly</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Monitor and adjust chemical levels</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Empty ash barrels and trashcans using forklift</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Clean the hog area</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Dumps silo sawdust and switch trailers out</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Shovel sawdust under silo to keep the area clean</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Assists with monitoring kiln temperatures</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Perform security checks around the mill when not attending to boiler</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Other duties assigned by management </span></li> </ul> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#424242">Requirements:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">High School diploma/GED</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Prior experience in boiler operation (2 years) prefered</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Forklift and wheelloader experience preferred</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Must have strong verbal and written communication skills</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Must be able to work well with others in a close environment</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#424242">Must have basic math skills</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242">Summary of Company Benefits:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:#595959;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Compensation is commensurate with experience ($17 to $19 per hour)</span></li> <li style="color:#595959;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance</span></li> <li style="color:#595959;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Health Savings Account (HSA)</span></li> <li style="color:#595959;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</span></li> <li style="color:#595959;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">401(k) with 3% Employer Match</span></li> <li style="color:#595959;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D</span></li> <li style="color:#595959;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability</span></li> <li style="color:#595959;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans</span></li> <li style="color:#595959;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Employee Assistance Program</span></li> <li style="color:#595959;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday</span></li> <li style="color:#595959;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Progressive Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#595959">The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical sawmill environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.</span></p>