Dryer Controls Operator

Lignetics Inc.; Town of Marathon (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks paid time off

2 floating holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Lignetics PPE & work boots

Job summary

Lignetics Inc. in Marathon, Wisconsin, is seeking a Dryer Controls Operator for the 3rd shift. The role involves operating a rotary dryer, monitoring temperatures, and maintaining product moisture per specifications.

It requires lifting up to 80 lbs, climbing ladders, and passing forklift certification. Compensation includes a $22–$24 hourly wage plus a $2.50 shift differential, with full benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years production experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Must be able to pass forklift certification.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate Rotary Dryer and monitor temperatures per specification.
• Feed dryer reclaim bin with front end loader.
• Regulate material moisture to spec and maintain bin levels.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Complete daily temperature and moisture reports.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Math calculations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Dryer Controls Operator - 3rd shift

Lignetics Inc. MARATHON, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

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
• 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
• 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.

Salary Information

$22 - $24Hourly Wage