Night Shift Pellet Mill Operator

Lignetics, INC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus program

2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating H

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance, short term & long-term

401(k) with employer match & immediate

Employee heating pellet program

Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annn

annual pair of work boots & PPE

Job summary

Lignetics, INC. in Kentucky is seeking a Plant Operator to run pellet mills and dryers on a 12-hour swing shift (6pm–6am, Sunday–Wednesday).

You will monitor temperatures, moisture, and density, adjust feed rates, and complete daily production logs. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of industrial production experience, forklift certification, and the ability to lift up to 80 lbs and climb ladders.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years production experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust pellet mills and dryer controls per specifications.
• Regulate material mix to achieve pellet moisture and density targets.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust rolls/dies as needed.
• Complete daily reports with temperature, moisture, density, and tonnage data.

Skills

Forklift certification

Mechanical aptitude

Math calculations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lignetics, INC. in Kentucky is seeking a Plant Operator to run pellet mills and dryers on a 12-hour swing shift (6pm–6am, Sunday–Wednesday).

You will monitor temperatures, moisture, and density, adjust feed rates, and complete daily production logs. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of industrial production experience, forklift certification, and the ability to lift up to 80 lbs and climb ladders.