Front End Loader Operator - Graveyard Shift

Lignetics, INC.; White Pigeon (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Work boots provided

Job summary

Lignetics, INC. is seeking a Front End Loader Operator in Illinois for a full-time night shift (6pm–6am, Mon-Fri). You will handle raw materials, mix to spec, and ensure products meet moisture and blend requirements. Emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Qualified candidates have a High School diploma or GED and 1–2 years loader experience in an industrial environment. The role includes competitive benefits and opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years loader operation experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Good eye–hand–foot coordination.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods and multi-task.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs repeatedly and stand/sit for long periods.
• Climb stairs to access loader; no fear of heights or confined spaces.
• Basic math, tool use, and mechanical aptitude for loader maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Mix material per specification to ensure production is set up for upcoming days.
• Receive loads of raw materials and separate by species.
• Inspect raw material quality and report defects.
• Load infeed bin per production schedule.
• Perform loader inspections and maintenance.
• Communicate with teammates about workflow status.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Loader operation

Attention to detail

Mathematical ability

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Front End Loader Operator

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Schedule: M-F - 4 days a week - 6pm-6am.

Salary: $19-21/hour

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Front End Loader Operator Job Duties:

Raw Material Material Mixing and Intake Process

• Mix material per specification to ensure production is set up for upcoming days to ensure proper blend and moisture content.
• Receiving incoming loads of raw materials and separate by species
• Inspect quality of raw material to standard and notify plant leadership of any defects
• Load infeed bin per production schedule requirements
• Conduct loader inspections and perform loader maintenance
• Communicate with co-workers regarding status of work flow
• Other accountabilities as required

Front End Loader Operator Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• One to two years loader operation experience in an industrial setting highly preferred
• Will need good eye, hand and foot coordination
• Will need the ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-task
• Will need to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs on a repetitive basis and stand and sit for long periods of time
• Will need to climb up and down stairs to get in and out of loader with no fear of confined spaces or heights
• Requires the ability to do simple math calculations, use basic tools, and exhibit mechanical aptitude when conducting loader maintenance

Front End Loader Operator 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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