Heavy Equipment Operators - 2nd shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus program

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Heating pellet program

PPE gear

Job summary

Lignetics Inc. is seeking a Woodyard Loader Operator to join our heavy equipment team in Wisconsin. The role supports raw material handling, blending, and yard operations, with a 3pm-11pm shift Monday through Friday.

You will mix materials, inspect incoming loads, load feed, perform loader maintenance, and coordinate with coworkers to keep production moving. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years loader experience; physical endurance is needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years loader operation experience in an industrial setting is highly preferred.
• Good eye, hand and foot coordination.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods and multi-task.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs and stand/sit long periods.
• Climb stairs to access loader; no fear of confinement or heights.
• Ability to do simple math, use basic tools, and exhibit mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Mix material per specification to prepare for upcoming days and ensure correct blend and moisture content.
• Receive incoming loads of raw materials and separate by species.
• Inspect raw material quality and report defects to plant leadership.
• Load infeed bin per production schedule requirements.
• Conduct loader inspections and perform loader maintenance.
• Communicate with co-workers regarding work-flow status.
• Other duties as required by the supervisor.

Skills

Loader operation experience

Coordination (eye-hand-foot)

Concentration & multitasking

Mathematical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operators

Shift Schedule: M-F 3pm-11pm

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

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

This role will also require working in the yard and moving yard trucks.

Woodyard 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

Woodyard 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

Woodyard 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.