Pellet Mill Operator - Nights - Immediate Hire

LIGNETICS INC • Ulysses Township, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pellet Mill Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and adjusting 3 pellet mills. This role involves performing quality control testing on finished pellets, testing incoming raw materials, and measuring mix moisture content. The operator will also be responsible for performing roll changes on pellet mills using an overhead hoist and conducting routine inspections to identify and address any issues or problems within the process.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate both verbally & in writing English.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of the production process.
• High degree of technical, analytical skills.
• Must be able to pass the company forklift certification.
• Lifting up to 80 lbs safely, nearly waist-high, and standing for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to use catwalks and climb ladders that connect catwalks up to 30 feet high.
• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills to solve pellet mill maintenance problems.
• Ability to do simple to basic math calculations.
• Working in a high temperature/humidity area.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Operating and adjusting 3 pellet mills.
• Performing QC testing of finished pellets.
• Testing of incoming raw material and mix moisture content.
• Performing roll changes on pellet mills using overhead hoist.
• Performing routine inspections of the process to identify any issues or problems.
• Assisting the dryer operator with keeping pellet moisture between 4-4.5% moisture content by giving feedback to the dryer operator.
• Measuring and recording the Durability, volume of fines, pellet diameter, and performing soak tests on finished pellets to keep quality in line with PFI standards.
• Continuously watching for problems, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintaining pellet mill feed rates and adjusting or changing pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly.
• Maintaining a clean work area by clearing piles of sawdust around the mill room.
• Performing ash tests on mix as well as the finished pellet and communicating these to the dryer op.
• Performing visual volumes of the silo’s volume and reporting that to the dryer op.
• Assisting the Packaging, Loader, and dryer Operators on the shift.
• Collecting the shift Operator reports and verifying that the paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Completing daily Shift Summary Reports.
• Reporting and monitoring incidents, accidents, and maintenance requests.
• Leading by example with exemplary attendance, work ethic, positive attitude, professionalism, and a safety-first mentality.
• Participating in down day repairs and cleaning of the process.
• Performing other duties 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