Mill and Dryer Controls Operator - Rotating Schedule- Immediate Hire!

LIGNETICS INC • Kenbridge, VA

1d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position operating and regulating pellet mills and dryers. The role involves monitoring bin levels, adjusting material mix for optimal pellet quality, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. A daily report detailing operational data is required. The position requires working knowledge of the production process, mechanical aptitude, and troubleshooting skills. The schedule is a rotating 5 pm to 5 am shift.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• One to two years production experience in an industrial setting highly preferred
• Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process
• Process Controls Experience a plus
• Will need to be able to pass the company forklift certification
• Will need to lift up to 80 lbs waist high and 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

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• One to two years production experience in an industrial setting highly preferred
• Process Controls Experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust pellet mills, and regulate 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.
• Troubleshoot 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED