Job Description:Treating Plant Operator (1st Shift)
Job Status: Hourly
FLSA Status: NA
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, Weekends
Reports To: Quality Supervisor
Travel Required: 0-10%
Positions Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY
The Treating Plant Operator is responsible for treating all wood products, mixing chemical treatments, operating treating equipment, and treating inventory as scheduled by the Scheduler while maintaining environmental and safety compliance at all times.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
• Work with a safety mindset at all times.
• Must be able to Operate a fork truck.
• Monitor and mix chemical treating solutions within variance tolerances.
• Use appropriate formulas to calculate treatment for every charge.
• Operate treating equipment: software, pumps, valves, etc.
• Monitor treating processes and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Properly fill out paperwork.
• Work with Quality Coordinator to maintain product standards i.e. retention and penetration.
• Perform appropriate cylinder washout procedures when changing treatments, while following all safety protocols.
• Maintain treating records.
• Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliant issues.
• Attend all training sessions and safety meetings as required.
• Other duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to become knowledgeable on all chemical treatments.
• Ability to recognize different grades and species of lumber and plywood
• Ability to become knowledgeable on the treatment process.
• Ability to recognize and determine heartwood percentages.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ambition to strive for quality while maintaining quantity.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to pass screening requirements for and work while wearing a respirator.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoover’s set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively.
• Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
Be comfortable working within Google Drive programs, Windows based programs, using a word processor, and email. Must have a good knowledge of spreadsheeting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Can be hot, cold, humid, and/or rainy. Will get dirty. Will require entry into small, enclosed spaces. May require climbing of heights up to 50 feet.
Requirements
• Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc requires background checks and drug testing
Company Description
Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. (HTWP) is the largest producer of fire retardant treated wood in the world. In business since 1955, HTWP has 10 plants located from coast to coast. HTWP is a fast growing company expanding from 5 plants to 10 plants in the last five years. HTWP offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive wages, 401(k) retirement plan with company match and profit sharing, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.