Manufacturing Plant Operator

Lignetics; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus program

2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating HOL

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (FSA

Educational assistance

Life insurance, short term & long-term

401(k) with employer match & vesting

Employee heating pellet program

Lignetics SWAG gear incl. boots & PPE

Job summary

Lignetics is seeking a Plant Operator to run pellet mills and dryers, monitor temperatures and moisture, and perform daily production reporting. The role requires handling material, maintaining equipment performance, and adhering to safety standards on a 12-hour night shift (S-W, 6pm-6am).

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of production experience, and the ability to pass forklift certification. Mechanical aptitude and math skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 1–2 years of production experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of production processes recommended.
• Process controls experience is a plus.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Will need to pass forklift certification.
• Able to lift up to 80 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Able to climb catwalks and ladders up to 60 ft high.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust pellet mills and regulate dryer inlet/outlet temperatures.
• Regulate material mix to achieve optimal pellet moisture and density within specs.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust rolls/dies as needed.
• Complete daily reports with temperature readings, moisture, density, and daily totals.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Plant Operator

Shift Schedule:

S-W 6pm-6am

Salary:

$20.00/hour +$1.00 shift differential

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Pellet Mill Operation and Dryer Regulation

• Operate and adjust pellet mills, and regular dryer inlet and outlet temperatures per specifications, overseeing and monitoring bin levels.
• Regulate material mix to obtain the optimal pellet moisture and pellet density ratio, keeping pellet moisture under specified limits per compacted cubic foot by communicating the ratio of fresh and old sawdust and wet and dry shavings.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly
• Complete a daily report detailing temperature readings, dried material moisture, and perform density checks per specifications, and the average for the day, total mill hours, natural gas hours and estimate tonnage
• Additional accountabilities 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
• 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.