Night Shift Mill Operator: Quality Testing & Maintenance

Lignetics, INC.; Oregon, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus program

2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating HOL

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance, short term & long-term

401(k) with employer match & immediate

Wealth of PPE and boot program

Job summary

Lignetics, INC. is seeking a Mill Equipment Operator to operate and adjust three pellet mills on a rotating 6p-6a shift.

You will perform QC of finished pellets, test incoming materials, and handle roll changes using an overhead hoist, ensuring efficiency and quality in a high-temperature environment. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, strong mechanical/analytical skills, and must pass forklift certification.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating and adjusting 3 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.
• Assist dryer operator with keeping pellet moisture between 4-4.5% moisture content by giving feedback to dryer operator.
• 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 ash tests on mix as well as the finished pellet and communicate these to the dryer op.
• Perform visual volumes of the silo’s volume and report that to the dryer op.
• Assisting the Packaging, Loader, and dryer 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

Skills

Forklift certification

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Math skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Lignetics, INC. is seeking a Mill Equipment Operator to operate and adjust three pellet mills on a rotating 6p-6a shift.

You will perform QC of finished pellets, test incoming materials, and handle roll changes using an overhead hoist, ensuring efficiency and quality in a high-temperature environment. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, strong mechanical/analytical skills, and must pass forklift certification.