Pellet Mill Operator

DRAX BIOMASS INC•Bastrop, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pellet Mill Operator is responsible for all aspects of continuous operation of the pellet mill, including safety, equipment operation, monitoring, machine set up, cleaning and administrative functions to support site operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 3-5 years industrial experience
Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision.
Responsible for meeting HSE, quality and production targets.
Perform quality control inspections and complete appropriate paperwork.
Maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production, minimize downtime and maintain quality standards.
Must have a professional attitude and work well with others.
Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures.
Perform/coordinate good housekeeping in the facility.
Must have the competency to learn and become certified to operate mobile equipment
Ability to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment.
Ability to work at elevate heights.
Walking on slippery or uneven surfaces from time-to-time.
Ability to perform repetitive & physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing, pushing, twisting, stooping)
Ability to understand risk and follow detailed JRA/TRAs to avoid work site hazards
Self-driven with ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
Ability to work effectively within a self-directed team framework
Commitment to work safely and consistently demonstrate safe behaviors & attitude
Demonstrates interpersonal skills that enhance the team approach to work and problem solving

Nice To Haves

Willingness to work flexible hours including unscheduled overtime, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Take ownership of personal development
Adhere to to agreed policies and practices to maintain an effective workplace capable of meeting its objectives
Manage relationships internally and externally
Share expertise and knowledge
Proactively cross train in plant activities/projects
Constantly reviews the operation of pellet mills, hammer mills and related equipment to monitor production/quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner and identifying opportunities for improvement
Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all operator areas including start-up, shutdown and normal operations
Ensure standards of safety and housekeeping are maintained
Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order
Commitment to work safely and consistently demonstrate safe behaviors & attitude
Ability to solve problems safely, logically, quickly and confidently
To work flexibly within their competence and provide effective communications within and external to their business unit
Complete logs and records where necessary to record plant checks, etc.
Covers other positions as necessary to meet the needs of the business
Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate systems
Inspect equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems
Record or report operational data such as readings on meters, instruments, and gauges