Mill and Dryer Controls Operator - Immediate Hire! at LIGNETICS INC

Kenbridge, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

19.5

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pellet Mill Operation, Dryer Regulation, Troubleshooting, Mechanical Aptitude, Process Controls, Math Calculations, Material Mix Regulation, Temperature Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance, Safety Standards, Forklift Certification, Physical Endurance, Report Completion, Density Checks, Hot Bearings Management, Bin Level Monitoring

Industry

Construction

Description

Description Job Type: Full Time Shift Schedule: TBD Salary: $19.50/hr ** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. Pellet Mill Operation and Dryer Regulation Operate and adjust four pellet mills, and regular 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. Troubleshooting 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 Additional accountabilities as required Pellet Mill Operation and Dryer Requirements: High School diploma or GED required 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 Will need to be able to pass the company forklift certification Will need to lift up to 80 lbs waist high and stand for up to 12 hours per day Will need to be able to use catwalks and climb ladders that connect catwalks up to 60 feet high and according to safety standards Will need to have mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills Will need to have the ability to do simple math calculations 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 Lignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or on any other protected status under state, local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. #IDEast

Responsibilities

Operate and adjust pellet mills and regulate dryer temperatures while monitoring bin levels. Troubleshoot equipment issues and maintain operational reports.