Mill Equipment Operator - Graveyard shift

About the role

Responsible for operating and adjusting 3 pellet mills. Performing QC testing of finished pellets. Responsible for testing of incoming raw material and mix moisture content. Responsible for roll changes on pellet mills using overhead hoist. Perform routine inspections of the process to identify any issues or problems.

Inspections and Maintenance

• Assist dryer operator with keeping pellet moisture between 4–4.5% by giving feedback to dryer operator.
• Measure and record the Durability, volume of fines, pellet diameter, and perform soak tests on finished pellets to keep quality in line with PFI standards.
• Continuously watch for problems, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly.
• Maintain a clean work area by clearing piles of sawdust around the mill room.
• Perform ash tests on mix as well as the finished pellet and communicate these to the dryer operator.
• Perform visual volume checks of the silos and report to the dryer operator.

Communication and Teamwork

• Assist the Packaging, Loader, and Dryer Operators on the shift.
• Collect the shift Operator reports and verify that the paperwork is complete and accurate—complete daily Shift Summary Reports.
• Report and monitor incidents, accidents, and maintenance requests.
• Lead by example with exemplary attendance, work ethic, positive attitude, professionalism, and a safety-first mentality.
• Participate in down-day repairs and cleaning of the process.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of the production process.
• High degree of technical and analytical skills.
• Ability to pass the company forklift certification.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs safely, nearly waist-high, and stand 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.
• Ability to work in high temperature/humidity areas.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Employee referral bonus program
• Two weeks paid time off plus two floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
• Employee heating pellet program
• Lignetics SWAG gear including an annual pair of work boots and other PPE

Lignetics Group offers clean, renewable solutions with 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. We manufacture wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber–based cat litter. Each product is linked with a sustainable, carbon-neutral story, turning recycled sawdust into branded consumer products.