Manufacturing Plant Operator
LIGNETICS INC•Mountain View, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Plant Operator will be responsible for operating and regulating pellet mills and dryers, monitoring bin levels, and ensuring optimal pellet quality. This role involves troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, maintaining feed rates, and completing daily production reports. The position requires a strong understanding of the production process, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to perform simple math calculations. The operator must also be able to lift up to 80 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work at heights.
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
- Must be able to pass the company forklift certification
- Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs waist high
- Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours per day
- Must be able to use catwalks and climb ladders that connect catwalks up to 60 feet high and according to safety standards
- Must have mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Must have the ability to do simple math calculations
Nice To Haves
- Process Controls Experience
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.
- Perform 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
