Night Shift Dryer Controls Operator - Pellet Mill

Lignetics, INC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks paid time off

2 floating holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Employee heating pellet program

Lignetics SWAG gear and PPE

Job summary

Lignetics, INC. is seeking a Dryer Operator for the 3rd shift (11pm–7am). Operate a Rotary Dryer, monitor temperatures, and manage moisture levels, feeding the reclaim bin with a front end loader.

Complete daily temperature and moisture reports and troubleshoot equipment as needed. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, 1–2 years of production experience, forklift certification, ability to lift 80 lbs, and endure 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• One to two years production experience in an industrial setting 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.
• Highly focused to details.
• Will need to have mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Will need to have the ability to do simple math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate Rotary Dryer, monitor dryer inlet and outlet temperatures per specification, overseeing and monitoring bin levels.
• Feed dryer reclaim bin using a front end loader.
• Regulate material mix to obtain the optimal moisture and, keeping material moisture under specified limits.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintain sawdust feed rate.
• Complete a daily report detailing temperature readings, dried material moisture, and perform moisture checks per specifications.
• Perform additional task as required

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Lignetics, INC. is seeking a Dryer Operator for the 3rd shift (11pm–7am). Operate a Rotary Dryer, monitor temperatures, and manage moisture levels, feeding the reclaim bin with a front end loader.

Complete daily temperature and moisture reports and troubleshoot equipment as needed. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, 1–2 years of production experience, forklift certification, ability to lift 80 lbs, and endure 12-hour shifts.