Pellet Mill Operator – 2nd Shift (6pm–6am) +$1 Shift Diff

Lignetics; Mountain View (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Education assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

PPE gear

Job summary

Lignetics is seeking a Plant Operator for a full-time night shift (S-W 6pm-6am) in the United States. Starting pay is $20.00/hour with a $1.00 shift differential.

The role involves operating pellet mills and dryers, monitoring temperatures, moisture, and density, and completing daily production reports. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of industrial production experience, forklift certification, and the ability to lift up to 80 lbs and stand for long shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years production experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Requires forklift certification.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs and stand for up to 12 hours daily.
• Must climb ladders and use catwalks up to 60 feet high.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust pellet mills, and regulate dryer inlet and outlet temperatures per specifications, monitoring bin levels.
• Regulate material mix to optimize pellet moisture and density; communicate ratios of fresh/old sawdust and wet/dry shavings.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change rolls/dies as needed.
• Complete a daily report detailing temperatures, moisture, density, and daily totals (hours, tonnage).
• Perform additional accountabilities as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Math calculations

Process controls experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Lignetics is seeking a Plant Operator for a full-time night shift (S-W 6pm-6am) in the United States. Starting pay is $20.00/hour with a $1.00 shift differential.

The role involves operating pellet mills and dryers, monitoring temperatures, moisture, and density, and completing daily production reports. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of industrial production experience, forklift certification, and the ability to lift up to 80 lbs and stand for long shifts.