Pellet Mill Utility Operator — Flexible Shifts & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Immediate vesting

Pellet program

SWAG gear

Job summary

Lignetics, INC. in Seymour, MO seeks a Utility/Relief Operator for full-time shifts. Training on 1st shift with eventual flexible coverage across 1st/2nd/3rd shifts; salary $28.00/hour.

The role involves pellet mill operation and dryer regulation, monitoring temperatures and material moisture, and maintaining safe, efficient production. Prior production experience preferred; forklift certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years production experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of the production process.
• Process controls experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and respond to safety commands, alarms and hazard alerts in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust pellet mills and dryer intake/outlet temperatures.
• Regulate material mix for optimal moisture and density.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and bearings.
• Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust rolls/dies.
• Complete daily reports with temperature, moisture, density, and mill hours.
• Perform density checks and report daily averages and tonnage.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Math calculations

English safety communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

LOTO protocols

Process controls experience

Job description

Lignetics, INC. in Seymour, MO seeks a Utility/Relief Operator for full-time shifts. Training on 1st shift with eventual flexible coverage across 1st/2nd/3rd shifts; salary $28.00/hour.

The role involves pellet mill operation and dryer regulation, monitoring temperatures and material moisture, and maintaining safe, efficient production. Prior production experience preferred; forklift certification may be required.