Wood Yard Loader Operator - 1st/2nd Shift + Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks paid time off

2 floating holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance and disability

Lignetics SWAG PPE

Job summary

Lignetics, Inc. is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for 1st and 2nd shifts in Marathon, Wisconsin. The role involves Woodyard Loader operation, material mixing and intake, and ensuring production readiness through precise loading and inspection processes.

Shift options are 7am-3pm or 3pm-11pm, with a wage of $22-$24 per hour plus a $2.50 shift differential. Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required. Yard work and truck movement are part of the job duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years loader operation experience in an industrial setting highly preferred.
• Good eye, hand and foot coordination.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-task.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs repeatedly and stand/sit for long periods.
• Able to climb stairs to access loader with no fear of confined spaces or heights.
• Ability to do simple math; use basic tools; mechanical aptitude for loader maintenance.
• 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.
• Lignetics SWAG gear incl. annual boots & PPE.

Responsibilities

• Mix material per specification to set up production for upcoming days.
• Receive and separate incoming loads of raw materials by species.
• Inspect raw materials and report defects to plant leadership.
• Load infeed bin per production schedule requirements.
• Conduct loader inspections and maintenance.
• Communicate workflow status with co-workers.
• Other accountabilities as required.

Skills

eye–hand–foot coordination

multi‑tasking

mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lignetics, Inc. is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for 1st and 2nd shifts in Marathon, Wisconsin. The role involves Woodyard Loader operation, material mixing and intake, and ensuring production readiness through precise loading and inspection processes.

Shift options are 7am-3pm or 3pm-11pm, with a wage of $22-$24 per hour plus a $2.50 shift differential. Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required. Yard work and truck movement are part of the job duties.