Mill Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Education assistance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Referral program

PPE provided

Work boots program

Job summary

Lignetics, a Wisconsin-based producer, seeks a Mill Equipment Operator for 2nd shift (M-F 3pm-11pm) or 3rd shift (Sat-Thu 11pm-7am). You will operate two pellet mills, run QC on finished pellets, test raw materials and moisture, and manage roll changes with overhead hoist.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, strong technical and analytical skills, ability to lift up to 80 lbs, and forklift certification. Join a safety-focused team with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Requires knowledge of the production process and mechanical troubleshoooting.
• Ability to pass forklift certification and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust two pellet mills.
• Perform QC testing of finished pellets.
• Test incoming raw material and moisture content.
• Perform roll changes on pellet mills using overhead hoist.
• Inspect process and identify issues.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Pellet mill knowledge

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

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.