Treater

Position Title:  Treater                                                                      Salary/ Hourly:  Hourly

General Summary:

The Treating Plant Operator is responsible for treating all wood products, mixing chemical treatments, operating treatment equipment, and treating inventory, as scheduled by the Treating Manager, while maintaining environmental and safety compliance.

Requirements Knowledge:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma/ GED required
• Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams)
• Successfully pass a drug test

Conduct

• Safety Conscious
• Team player and goal oriented
• Leads by example:  positive attitude, punctual and reliable

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a safe manner and participate in safety initiatives
• Ability to work effectively on a team and support a positive collaborative culture
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Ability to communicate effectively

Principal Duties/ Responsibilities  

• Monitor and mix chemical treating solutions within variance tolerances
• Use appropriate formulas to calculate treating 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 Control technician 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.
• Record all lumber being treated
• Keep up with chemical levels to inform supervisor when chemical needs to be purchased
• Efficiently to meet all production goals
• Adept to have quality control competency
• Update treating lists at end of shift (what was and was not treated)
• Direct all chemical trucks to appropriate valves and verification
• Communicate pad space with Supervisor
• Other duties as directed.

Sunbelt Forest Products is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pressure treated lumber headquartered in Bartow, Florida, with plants in Rockledge, FL., Louisville, AL., Athens, AL., Ringgold GA., Thomaston, GA., Moneta, VA., Mosheim, TN., Hampton, VA., Fairless Hills, PA., and Greeneville, TN. We specialize in providing products that hold up to the harsh tropical climates of Florida, the Southeastern United States, and the Caribbean. We are committed to creating value for consumers and conserving forests by extending the life of wood and wood products.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer, maintain a drug-free workplace and offer competitive salary and benefits (health, dental, vision, paid vacation and Holidays, 401(k) plan with matching contribution, company sponsored and additional voluntary life insurance, short and long-term disability). Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, handicap, or veteran status. Candidates for employment will be subject to testing to determine the presence of illegal controlled substance(s) in their system.