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

Kenbridge, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pellet Mill Operation, Dryer Regulation, Troubleshooting, Equipment Malfunction Spotting, Hot Bearing Detection, Material Mix Regulation, Density Checks, Forklift Operation, Mechanical Aptitude, Process Controls, Reporting, Safety Compliance, Climbing, Lifting

Industry

Construction

Description

Description Job Type: Full-time Shift Schedule: 7 pm to 7 am (rotating shift) Salary: $18.00 to $20.00/hr ** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. Pellet Mill Operation and Dryer Regulation Operate and adjust 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 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 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

The operator is responsible for running and adjusting pellet mills and regulating dryer temperatures and material mix to achieve optimal pellet moisture and density ratios, while monitoring bin levels. This role also includes troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spotting fires and hot bearings, and maintaining feed rates and adjusting mill components as necessary.