Dryer Controls Operator

Lignetics, INC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks paid time off

2 floating holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Employee heating pellet program

Lignetics SWAG gear and PPE

Job summary

Lignetics, INC. is seeking a Dryer Operator for the 3rd shift (11pm–7am). Operate a Rotary Dryer, monitor temperatures, and manage moisture levels, feeding the reclaim bin with a front end loader.

Complete daily temperature and moisture reports and troubleshoot equipment as needed. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, 1–2 years of production experience, forklift certification, ability to lift 80 lbs, and endure 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• One to two years production experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process.
• Process Controls Experience a plus.
• Will need to be able to pass the company forklift certification.
• Will need to lift up to 80 lbs waist high and stand for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will need to be able to use catwalks and climb ladders that connect catwalks up to 60 feet high and according to safety standards.
• Highly focused to details.
• Will need to have mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Will need to have the ability to do simple math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate Rotary Dryer, monitor dryer inlet and outlet temperatures per specification, overseeing and monitoring bin levels.
• Feed dryer reclaim bin using a front end loader.
• Regulate material mix to obtain the optimal moisture and, keeping material moisture under specified limits.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintain sawdust feed rate.
• Complete a daily report detailing temperature readings, dried material moisture, and perform moisture checks per specifications.
• Perform additional task as required

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

Shift Schedule:3rd shift, S-TH 11pm-7am

Salary: $22-$24/hour + $2.50 shift differential

** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Dryer Operator

• Operate Rotary Dryer, monitor dryer inlet and outlet temperatures per specification, overseeing and monitoring bin levels.
• Feed dryer reclaim bin using a front end loader.
• Regulate material mix to obtain the optimal moisture and, keeping material moisture under specified limits.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintain sawdust feed rate,
• Complete a daily report detailing temperature readings, dried material moisture, and perform moisture checks per specifications.
• Perform additional task as required

Pellet Mill Operation and Dryer Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• One to two years production experience in an industrial setting highly preferred
• Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process
• Process Controls Experience a plus
• Will need to be able to pass the company forklift certification
• Will need to lift up to 80 lbs waist high and stand for up to 12 hours per day
• Will need to be able to use catwalks and climb ladders that connect catwalks up to 60 feet high and according to safety standards
• Highly focused to details.
• Will need to have mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Will need to have the ability to do simple math calculations

Benefits:

• Employee referral bonus program
• 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
• Employee heating pellet program
• Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE

Lignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or on any other protected status under state, local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.

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