Boiler Op Trainee

Stimson Lumber Company is seeking a Boiler/Kiln Operator Trainee at our St. Maries Mill who has a commitment to safety and possess great problem-solving skills. Trainees have a great opportunity to learn boiler processes and maintenance while working alongside our operators in an environment that values teamwork and accountability. Boil Operators play a key role in lading kilns, operating and maintaining high-pressure wood-fired boilers. This is a significant role for someone looking to improve their skillset and advance their careers. This position supports:


Schedule: Graveyard shift, Wednesday - Saturday, 8:00 pm - 6:30 am

Starting Pay: Base pay for this skilled position will start at $28.00 to $30.00 per hour. People with significant knowledge and experience may come in at a higher level.

Pay Differential: This is a Graveyard shift position that comes with an additional $2.00 per hour in shift differential over your negotiated base pay.

Overtime: This position is eligible for Overtime at time and a half.

Healthcare: Stimson pays over 80% of the premiums for healthcare coverage for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision.

401(k): Stimson provides a 100% match on the first 6% of your pay when you contribute to your 401(k)-retirement account.

Profit Sharing: Contributions are deposited annually into your 401(k) account for Profit Sharing, up to 3% of your pay.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible and will receive a discretionary bonus in years when the company and location are profitable.

Paid Time-Off : Position offers 9 paid holidays and 2 weeks of paid vacation. Paid sick leave is available up to 40 hours per year.

Employee Referral program: Earn a $2500-$5,000 for successful employee referrals.

Other: Wellness Program with reward incentives; Tuition Reimbursement, Apprenticeships, Career Development; Access to company-owned land for recreation, and more.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Utilize your knowledge of steam, instrumentation, and controls to efficiently and safely operate our high-pressure wood-fired boilers.
• Load and change kiln charges and operate controls
• Understand environmental compliance related to operating and repairing boilers
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance to boilers and related equipment.
• Proactively communicate with all departments to understand implications associated with boiler operations; build and maintain working relationships to achieve department and plant goals.
• Identify and suggest new approaches or best-known methods to foster continuous improvement mentality
• Maintain adequate moisture content throughout each charge to maximize quality
• Check with Planer personnel daily to ensure moisture content is consistent
• Perform shoveling and clearing of boiler ash and debris.
• Fill in for other positions (where qualified) when needed.

Qualifications: (Preferred, but not required)

• Understanding of environmental compliance related to boiler and kiln operation
• Experience in operating Rolling Stock:
  • D-6 Cat, 950 Cat Loader
  • All sizes of forklift
  • Bobcat
• Mechanically inclined with an interest to further develop technical skills
• Flexible as the schedule can vary from day to day, including weekends and off-shifts, may include overtime
• Must be comfortable in year-round outdoor temperatures, in loud conditions, with airborne particles (sawdust), and working around moving mechanical equipment
• Intermediate computer skills; ability to learn a variety of software applications
• Ability to understand and analyze operational data in order to improve the operation
• Candidate must have been employed by Stimson for 6 continuous months prior to applying.

Who is Stimson Lumber?

Stimson Lumber is a leader in the forest products and natural resources industry, with over 600,000 acres of forest land and six mill locations across Idaho, Oregon and Washington. We have a progressive, forward thinking culture focusing on the development of our people. Our employees are given the tools and opportunities to maximize their talent to achieve professional and personal goals. We have been a recognized leader in our industry for decades because of our commitment to quality, customer service and continuous improvement mentality.

Why work at Stimson Lumber?

We hire people who are passionate about what they do every day, have a desire to make a difference and thrive in a team environment. We reward our employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and advancement opportunities while being a great place to work. As an equal opportunity employment company, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and those influences upon the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment assessments.

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