6pm pm to 6:30pm am - rotating shifts - requires flexibility.
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
