Pellet Mill Operator I

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor pellet mills, hammer mills, and associated equipment to ensure optimal production and quality.
• Anticipate and solve problems promptly; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Adhere to standard operating instructions and procedures during all operational phases (start-up, shutdown, normal operations).
• Maintain safety standards and ensure good housekeeping practices.
• Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment clean and in good working order.
• Solve problems in a safe, logical, quick, and confident manner.
• Work flexibly within your competence and communicate effectively internally and externally.
• Complete logs and records to document plant checks and operational data.
• Cover other positions as needed to meet business demands.
• Be willing to work flexible hours, including unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Operate equipment to start, stop, or adjust systems as required.
• Inspect equipment and report any damage or mechanical issues.
• Record and report operational data (e.g., readings on meters, instruments, and gauges).
• Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing, pushing, twisting, stooping).
• Understand risks associated with work; follow Job Risk Assessments (JRA) and Task Risk Assessments (TRA) to avoid hazards.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of industrial experience is necessary.
• Ability to work effectively in both team settings and independently with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for meeting health, safety, and environmental (HSE), quality, and production targets.
• Conduct quality control inspections and complete all necessary documentation.
• Maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production, minimize downtime, and uphold quality standards.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude and collaborate well with others.
• Promote a safe working environment by following all workplace policies and safety procedures.
• Maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production, minimize downtime, and uphold quality standards.
• Maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production, minimize downtime, and uphold quality standards.
• Maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production, minimize downtime, and uphold quality standards.
• Maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production, minimize downtime, and uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess the competency to learn and become certified to operate mobile equipment.