Night Shift Loader Operator — Wood Yard, Bonus Eligible

Lignetics Inc.; Strong (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Two weeks PTO + floating holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Education assistance

Boot allowance

Job summary

Lignetics Inc. in Strong, Maine is hiring a Woodyard Loader Operator for the night shift. This full-time role supports production by receiving, inspecting, and loading raw materials, ensuring proper blends, moisture content, and quality per specifications.

Responsibilities include operating loader equipment, performing inspections, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in a dynamic industrial environment. Prior loader experience and English proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years loader-operating experience preferred in industrial/manufacturing.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and use of common hand tools.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Strong hand-eye-foot coordination.
• Excellent attendance and teamwork.
• English literacy for safety commands and LO TO protocols.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming loads of raw materials and separate by species.
• Inspect raw materials to ensure quality standards.
• Notify leadership of quality concerns or material issues.
• Mix materials to achieve proper blend and moisture content.
• Load the infeed bin per production schedule.
• Complete loader inspections and report equipment concerns.
• Perform routine loader cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Monitor material levels to maintain production.
• Communicate material needs and equipment status clearly.
• Follow safety policies and maintain a clean work area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Loader operation

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical calculations

Safety awareness

Teamwork

English reading/reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Lignetics Inc. in Strong, Maine is hiring a Woodyard Loader Operator for the night shift. This full-time role supports production by receiving, inspecting, and loading raw materials, ensuring proper blends, moisture content, and quality per specifications.

Responsibilities include operating loader equipment, performing inspections, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in a dynamic industrial environment. Prior loader experience and English proficiency are preferred.