Dryer Machine Operator - 7am-7pm shift
About The Position
The Dryer Machine Operator is responsible for operating and adjusting pellet mills and regulating dryer inlet and outlet temperatures according to specifications. This role involves overseeing and monitoring bin levels, regulating material mix to achieve optimal pellet moisture and density, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings. The operator will also maintain pellet mill feed rates, adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies, and complete daily reports detailing temperature readings, dried material moisture, density checks, mill hours, natural gas hours, and estimated tonnage. Additional accountabilities may be required.
Requirements
- Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process.
- Will need to be able to pass the company forklift certification.
- Will need to lift up to 80 lbs waist high.
- Will need to stand for up to 12 hours per day.
- Will need to be able to use catwalks and climb ladders that connect catwalks up to 60 feet high and according to safety standards.
- Will need to have mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Will need to have the ability to do simple math calculations.
- Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or GED.
- One to two years production experience in an industrial setting.
- Process Controls Experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate and adjust pellet mills, and regular dryer inlet and outlet temperatures per specifications, overseeing and monitoring bin levels.
- Regulate material mix to obtain the optimal pellet moisture and pellet density ratio, keeping pellet moisture under specified limits per compacted cubic foot by communicating the ratio of fresh and old sawdust and wet and dry shavings.
- Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
- Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly.
- Complete a daily report detailing temperature readings, dried material moisture, and perform density checks per specifications, and the average for the day, total mill hours, natural gas hours and estimate tonnage.
- Additional accountabilities as required.
Benefits
- 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
- Employee heating pellet program
- Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
