Pellet Mill Machine Operator

LIGNETICS INC; Cascade Locks (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

IDWest in Oregon is seeking a Pellet Mill Machine Operator to run pellet mills, monitor dryer temps, and manage material moisture and density to meet specs. Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs, stand long shifts, and pass forklift certification.

A strong understanding of the production process and basic math is required. The role involves daily reporting, equipment troubleshooting, and adjusting rolls/dies to maintain optimal pellet quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• One to two years production experience in an industrial setting highly 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 up to 60 feet high and according to safety standards.
• Will need to have mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Will need to have the ability to do simple math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust pellet mills, and regular dryer inlet and outlet temperatures per specifications, overseeing and monitoring bin levels.
• Regulate material mix to obtain the optimal pellet moisture and pellet density ratio, keeping pellet moisture under specified limits per compacted cubic foot by communicating the ratio of fresh and old sawdust and wet and dry shavings.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly
• Complete a daily report detailing temperature readings, dried material moisture, and perform density checks per specifications, and the average for the day, total mill hours, natural gas hours and estimate tonnage
• Additional accountabilities as required

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Math calculations

Safety awareness

Forklift certification

Stand/walk for long hours

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Schedule: Requires availability weekdays, weeknights and weekends

Salary: $ 22 – $24/hour

** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Pellet Mill Machine Operator

• Operate and adjust pellet mills, and regular dryer inlet and outlet temperatures per specifications, overseeing and monitoring bin levels.
• Regulate material mix to obtain the optimal pellet moisture and pellet density ratio, keeping pellet moisture under specified limits per compacted cubic foot by communicating the ratio of fresh and old sawdust and wet and dry shavings.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly
• Complete a daily report detailing temperature readings, dried material moisture, and perform density checks per specifications, and the average for the day, total mill hours, natural gas hours and estimate tonnage
• Additional accountabilities as required

Pellet Mill Machine Operator Requirements:

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

Pellet Mill Machine Operator 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.

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