Mill Operator

Lignetics, INC.; Wisconsin; Hybride; USD 30 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating HOL

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (FSA

HSA options)

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Employee heating pellet program

Lignetics SWAG gear and PPE

Employee referral bonus program

Résumé du poste

Lignetics, INC. is seeking a Mill Equipment Operator to manage two pellet mills, perform quality control on pellets, and test raw material moisture.

The role includes rolling mill changes with an overhead hoist, monitoring process conditions, and maintaining safe, efficient operation on a 2nd or 3rd shift. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift up to 80 lbs, stand for long periods, and climb ladders.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process.
• Must pass forklift certification.
• Requires lifting up to 80 lbs safely, nearly waist-high, and standing for up to 12 hours per day.
• Requires ability to use catwalks and climb ladders up to 30 feet high.
• Requires mechanical and troubleshooting skills to solve pellet mill maintenance problems.

Responsabilités

• Operate and adjust 2 pellet mills.
• Perform QC testing of finished pellets.
• Test incoming raw material and measure moisture content.
• Perform roll changes on pellet mills using overhead hoist.
• Inspect the process to identify issues or problems.
• Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust rolls/dies as needed.
• Keep work area clean by clearing sawdust.
• Assist packaging, loader, and operators on the shift.
• Collect shift operator reports and complete daily Shift Summary Reports.
• Report and monitor incidents, accidents, and maintenance requests.
• Lead by example with safety-first mentality.
• Participate in down day repairs and cleaning of the process.
• Perform other duties as required.

Connaissances

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Forklift certification

Math calculations

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

Shift Schedule:2nd shift M-F 3pm-11pm OR 3rd shift S-TH 11pm-7am

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

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Mill Equipment Operator Description

• Responsible for operating and adjusting 2 pellet mills.
• Performing QC testing of finished pellets.
• Responsible for testing of incoming raw material and mix moisture content.
• Responsible for roll changes on pellet mills using overhead hoist.
• Perform routine inspections of the process to identify any issues or problems.

Mill Equipment Operator Inspections and Maintenance:

• Measure and record the Durability, volume of fines, pellet diameter, and perform soak tests on finished pellets to keep our quality in line with PFI standards.
• Continuously watch for problems troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly.
• Maintain a clean work area by clearing piles of sawdust around the mill room.
• Perform tests on mix as well as the finished pellet structure
• Perform visual volumes of the silo’s volume and report that to the loader op.

Mill Equipment Operator Communication and Teamwork:

• Assisting the Packaging, Loader, and Operators on the shift.
• Collect the shift Operator reports and verify that the paperwork is complete and accurate—complete daily Shift Summary Reports.
• Report and monitor, incidents, accidents, and maintenance requests.
• Lead by example with exemplary attendance, work ethic, positive attitude, professionalism, and a safety-first mentality.
• Participate in down day repairs and cleaning of the process.
• Perform other duties as required

Mill Equipment Operator Qualifications/Education:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process.
• Requires a high degree of technical, analytical skills.
• Must be able to pass the company forklift certification.
• Requires lifting up to 80 lbs safely, nearly waist-high, and standing for up to 12 hours per day.
• Requires ability to use catwalks and climb ladders that connect catwalks up to 30 feet high.
• Requires mechanical and troubleshooting skills to solve pellet mill maintenance problems.
• Requires the ability to do simple to basic math calculations.
• Requires working in a high temperature/ humidity area.
• Requires being able to work in confined spaces.

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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