Pellet Mill Operator – 2nd/3rd Shift, Strong Benefits

Lignetics Inc.; Town of Marathon (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Company swag and PPE

Paid time off

Shift differential

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Lignetics Inc. in Marathon, Wisconsin is seeking a Mill Operator to operate and adjust pellet mills, perform QC testing on finished pellets, and monitor raw materials and moisture content.

The role supports packaging and shift operations and requires attention to safety and quality standards. The position offers second or third shift hours, competitive hourly pay with a $2.50 shift differential, and a benefits package including health coverage and retirement options.

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 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

• Operate and adjust 2 pellet mills.
• Perform QC testing of finished pellets.
• Test incoming raw material and monitor mix moisture content.
• Perform roll changes on pellet mills using overhead hoist.
• Conduct routine inspections of the process to identify issues or problems.
• Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change rolls/dies as needed.
• Keep a clean work area by clearing sawdust around the mill room.
• Lead by example with attendance, work ethic, and safety mindset.
• Assist on the shift with packaging, loader, and operators.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Forklift certification

Math calculations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lignetics Inc. in Marathon, Wisconsin is seeking a Mill Operator to operate and adjust pellet mills, perform QC testing on finished pellets, and monitor raw materials and moisture content.

The role supports packaging and shift operations and requires attention to safety and quality standards. The position offers second or third shift hours, competitive hourly pay with a $2.50 shift differential, and a benefits package including health coverage and retirement options.