Manufacturing Machine Operator

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:

• 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.

Mill Machine/Equipment Operator Inspections and Maintenance:

• Assist dryer operator with keeping pellet moisture between 4-4.5% moisture content 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 our 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 op.
• Perform visual volumes of the silo’s volume and report that to the dryer op.

Mill Machine/Equipment Operator Communication and Teamwork:

• Assisting 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

Mill Machine/Equipment Operator Qualifications/Education:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process.
• Requires a high degree of technical, analytical skills.
• Must be able to pass the company forklift certification.
• Requires lifting up to 80 lbs safely, nearly waist-high, and standing for up to 12 hours per day.
• Requires ability to use catwalks and climb ladders that connect catwalks up to 30 feet high.
• Requires mechanical and troubleshooting skills to solve pellet mill maintenance problems.
• Requires the ability to do simple to basic math calculations.
• Requires working in a high temperature/ humidity area.
• Requires being able to work in confined spaces. 

Mill Machine/Equipment Operator 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, 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.