Dryer Assistant

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Date: Jan 5, 2026

Location: Shuqualak, MS, US

Company: JM Huber Corporation

Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines its advanced adhesives and wood product technologies with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to produce premium structural wood panel products. Innovative construction products like AdvanTech® subflooring and ZIP System® sheathing have changed the way homes and buildings go together. HEW brings together professionals with experience in research and development, product engineering and manufacturing to create products that solve specific problems.

Our Corporate Office is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. HEW manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Maine. To learn more, please visit our website at www.huberwood.com.

Position Summary

Assist in furnace and dryer operations involving all aspects of monitoring operations in the field.  

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversees the total heat energy and drying operations from the field, while assisting the dryer operator. 
  • Operates, cleans and inspects for proper operation all furnace and dryer  
  • equipment from fuel feed systems to dry bins. 
  • Reports any deficiencies to the Maintenance Department and/or Shift Supervisor to get problems      
  • corrected.   
  • Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work areas.  
  • Monitors equipment continually to ensure proper operation, quality, and to prevent damage. 
  • Assists the Dryer operator in monitoring the Flame Ex systems. 
  • Assists Dryer Operator in cleaning plugged conveyors and screws. 
  • Monitors furnaces for hot spots. 
  • Monitor furnace and dryer areas for smolders and/or fires. 
  • Completes area check sheets on a daily basis. 
  • Relieves Dryer Operator. 
  • Maintains operations by reading, interpreting, and applying complex written instructions in the form of Standard Operating Procedures and other written instructions. 
  • Performs general physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving whole body and multilimbed coordination 
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor. 

 

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

  • High School Diploma or GED 

  • 0 to 3 Years Manufacturing Experience. 

 

Huber Engineered Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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