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Great Southern Wood Preserving

Treating Operator 2nd Shift $18-$19/hr. Depending On Experience

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A Chemical Operator operates machinery used in the manufacture and packaging of chemical products.

$63,142 / year median in Virginia

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. producer of Yellawood brand Pressure-Treated Pine is seeking Lumber Treating Operator. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and full benefits package.
Summary:
Responsible for efficiently pressure treating wood products while maintaining quality standards by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 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.
Qualifications:
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! About Great Southern Wood Preserving Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is the industry's leading producer of pressure-treated lumber products for D-I-Y retail home centers, pro dealers, and other retail building-related segments. Our YellaWood brand pressure-treated pine is widely known to consumers throughout the South who use it for various outdoor building projects. Great Southern also distributes a large volume of products from many of the best-known brands in the industry. Thanks to 15 full-service treating plants and several production facilities, Great Southern Wood is strategically located to provide prompt and efficient service to lumber yards and building supply stores throughout the South, Midwest, and Northeast.
WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY AND A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation and holidays 401(k) with company match Flexible spending accounts Dependent scholarship program #ZR Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.