Pellet Mill Operator

W.C. Bradley Co.•Hope, AR

About The Position

Responsible for monitoring and operating all processing and packaging equipment within the pellet production facility, and for monitoring and controlling product quality and production rates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years’ experience working as an operator in processing / manufacturing setting.
Previous warehouse experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to work for long periods under a wide range of ambient conditions.
Must be able to work flexible hours.
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to lift and carry 50-pound loads.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.

Responsibilities

Performs all field functions related to the start-up and operation of all process and packaging equipment.
Clean mills/maintain mills.
Set Rolls.
Once mills are started watch and listen for unusual sights (smoke, steam etc.) and sounds (loud rumble etc.).
Check pellets at the mills and coolers for length, color and durability.
Keep mill & cooler area clean.
Clean bagging system.
Start bagger with correct bags.
Change date stamp.
Startup palletizer, robot, and wrapper.
Reset counters on bagger and wrapper.
Make sure scale is set to correct weight for bag size.
Make sure robot count (layer and bag) is correct and the correct UL#.
Check seals on bags at bagger and wrapper.
Conducts quality control tests for pellet product.
Under direction of the Shift Foreman, makes plant adjustments for improving plant production and/or product quality.
Uses forklifts and material handling equipment.
Fills in as Warehouse & Shipping Operator as needed.
Functions as maintenance technician during periods of maintenance downtime.
Ensures all products are shipped or stored properly and counted accurately.
Adheres to company safety policies and OSHA standards.
Maintains a safe, neat, orderly accident free work environment, including all warehouse work areas, aisles, trucks, etc.