Mill and Dryer Controls Operator - Night Shift

Lignetics, INC.; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Educational assistance

Life insurance & disability

Boots & PPE provided

Job summary

Lignetics, INC. is hiring a Pellet Mill Operator in Virginia to operate pellet mills and dryers, regulate moisture and density, and monitor temperatures and bin levels in a fast-paced plant environment.

You will troubleshoot equipment, maintain feed rates, and document daily readings. English proficiency, ability to lift 80 lbs, and forklift certification are required. Training occurs Mon-Fri 7am-3pm for two weeks.

Qualifications

• Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process.
• Ability to understand and react to safety commands and alarms in English in a manufacturing setting.
• Able to perform simple math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust pellet mills and dryers per specifications, monitor bin levels.
• Regulate material mix to achieve pellet moisture and density targets.
• 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 checks, and throughput.

Skills

Production experience

LOTO safety

Safety communication

English reading/reporting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Salary: $20.00/hr to $21.00/hr plus $1/hour Shift Differential +2% annual bonus

Shift: 5pm-5am on a 3, 2, 2, 3 schedule

** Training will be Mon-Fri 7am-3pm for the first two weeks**

Job Type: Full Time

** 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
• Ability to immediately understand and react to verbal safety commands, audio alarms, and written hazard alerts in English in a Manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in English to accurately read, interpret, and execute equipment lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols and machine operation manuals.
• Sufficient English verbal skills to clearly and instantly report machine malfunctions, near-misses, or unsafe floor conditions to supervisors and team members.
• This role operates in the immediate vicinity of fast-moving, heavy automated equipment. Clear, real-time communication and strict adherence to English-language safety signage are mandatory for workplace safety.
• 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.

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