Pellet Mill Operator: Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Lignetics Inc.; Seymour (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lignetics Inc. in Seymour, MO is seeking a Utility/Relief Operator to support pellet mill operations. Training begins on 1st shift, with a main shift assignment and coverage across all shifts as needed.

The role requires safety‑minded individuals who can operate in a fast-paced wood pellet production environment. The position includes responsibilities such as monitoring temperatures, moisture, density, and daily reporting, with emphasis on English communication and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years production experience in an industrial setting highly preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process.
• Process Controls experience a plus.
• Ability to understand and react to verbal safety commands, alarms, and hazard alerts in English in a Manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust pellet mills and regular dryer inlet/outlet temperatures per specifications, monitoring bin levels.
• Regulate material mix to achieve optimal pellet moisture and density; communicate mix of sawdust and shavings.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust/change pellet mill rolls/dies as needed.
• Complete a daily report with temperature readings, material moisture, density checks, daily average, total mill hours, gas hours, and estimated tonnage.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading/interpret manuals

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Lignetics Inc. in Seymour, MO is seeking a Utility/Relief Operator to support pellet mill operations. Training begins on 1st shift, with a main shift assignment and coverage across all shifts as needed.

The role requires safety‑minded individuals who can operate in a fast-paced wood pellet production environment. The position includes responsibilities such as monitoring temperatures, moisture, density, and daily reporting, with emphasis on English communication and adherence to safety protocols.