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Treater - Full Time

Universal Forest Products

Location: 175 Old Mail Rd, ROCKWELL, NC, US 28138
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: September 4, 2022
This job is no longer available from the source.
Pay Type Hourly State: NC City: ROCKWELL Area of Interest: Manufacturing Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-time Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-exempt Area of Interest Manufacturing Salary/Hourly Hourly General Summary
Opportunity to join a multi-billion dollar enterprise with over 170 locations worldwide.
Grow your career with us and help us grow!
Great Pay and Benefits including Medical / Dental / Life Insurance, Profit Sharing, 401k Match, Paid Time Off,  Stock Purchase Discount and More!
The Treater is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of wood preserving equipment; ensures material is treated following the appropriate specifications; handles and disposes hazardous materials according to policy. Works under immediate supervision; relies on specific direction and instructions.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities
• Tests wood fiber and solutions to meet specific treating requirements.
• Transfer material into the treating cylinder (loading and unloading from the pad).
• Provides general preventive maintenance on treating equipment.
• Completes pre-shift/startup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concerns.
• Prepares for the daily treating schedule.
• Ensures rough material is ready and available for treating.
• Follows treating protocol and instructions as described by Company policy.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• May assist others with moving material, loading and unloading material to and from the tram
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as required
Requirements
Knowledge
• Minimum of high school diploma/GED
• Minimum 3 months, preferred 6 months of experience in related areas
• Demonstrate working knowledge of hazardous wage and hazardous material handling procedures and practices
• Successfully complete State Licensing requirements
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
• Must be at least 18 years of age
Skills and abilities
• Ability to understand basic math and numbers
• Ability to recognize size/quality of material for treating and correct problems
• Demonstrates ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Ability to troubleshoot treating cylinder and chain deck issues
• Possess mechanical aptitude
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English; ability read and write English
• Ability to identify safety issues in their work area
• Ability to work under immediate supervision
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to work hours mandated by management
Conduct
• Safety conscious
• Team player and goal oriented
• Leads by example
• Participates in Safety and CI programs
• Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results