Mill Machine Equipment Operator
KOOTENAI, ID
Mill Machine/Equipment Operator
Job Type: Full time
Salary: $19 - $21/hour
Shift: M-Th, 6a - 6p, occasional Fri OT
** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
Mill Machine/Equipment Operator Description:
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Responsible for operating and adjusting 3 pellet mills.
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Performing QC testing of finished pellets.
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Responsible for testing of incoming raw material and mix moisture content.
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Responsible for roll changes on pellet mills using overhead hoist.
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Perform routine inspections of the process to identify any issues or problems.
Mill Machine/Equipment Operator Inspections and Maintenance:
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Assist dryer operator with keeping pellet moisture between 4-4.5% moisture content by giving feedback to dryer operator.
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Measure and record the Durability, volume of fines, pellet diameter, and perform soak tests on finished pellets to keep our quality in line with PFI standards.
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Continuously watch for problems troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
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Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly.
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Maintain a clean work area by clearing piles of sawdust around the mill room.
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Perform ash tests on mix as well as the finished pellet and communicate these to the dryer op.
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Perform visual volumes of the silo’s volume and report that to the dryer op.
Mill Machine/Equipment Operator Communication and Teamwork:
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Assisting the Packaging, Loader, and dryer Operators on the shift.
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Collect the shift Operator reports and verify that the paperwork is complete and accurate—complete daily Shift Summary Reports.
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Report and monitor, incidents, accidents, and maintenance requests.
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Lead by example with exemplary attendance, work ethic, positive attitude, professionalism, and a safety-first mentality.
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Participate in down day repairs and cleaning of the process.
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Perform other duties as required
Mill Machine/Equipment Operator Qualifications/Education:
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High School diploma or GED preferred.
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Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process.
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Requires a high degree of technical, analytical skills.
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Must be able to pass the company forklift certification.
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Requires lifting up to 80 lbs safely, nearly waist-high, and standing for up to 12 hours per day.
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Requires ability to use catwalks and climb ladders that connect catwalks up to 30 feet high.
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Requires mechanical and troubleshooting skills to solve pellet mill maintenance problems.
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Requires the ability to do simple to basic math calculations.
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Requires working in a high temperature/ humidity area.
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Requires being able to work in confined spaces.
Mill Machine/Equipment Operator Benefits:
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Employee referral bonus program
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2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
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Educational assistance
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Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
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401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
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Employee heating pellet program
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Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE
About Lignetics, Inc.:
Lignetics, Inc. offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.
