PELLET MILL OPERATOR

Job Description:

Pellet Mill Operator Employment Status:

Full-time Purpose and Objective of Position:

Responsible for managing all pellet mill operations, adjustments, and quality of pellets during shift. Position will require manual work.

Specific Responsibilities:

Perform various maintenance task associated with maintaining pellet mills equipment and repairs. Samples of all Pellet Mills (Bulk, Density), every two hours during each shift. Grease rolls behind mills once per shift. Oily pellets, (2 buckets), per mill at the end of each shift. Ensure necessary adjustments are made when needed on all Pellet Mills. Responsible for replacement of all rolls/dies when needed on all Pellet Mills.

General Responsibilities:

Be a leader in safety and conduct. Must be able to communicate at all levels of the organization. Must be able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned. Must maintain good housekeeping. Responsible for reporting damages to equipment or property. Must be able to prioritize work. If a machine is down, it takes priority. Must be able to work shift schedule, (days off varies, 7am-7pm and/or 7pm-7am), overtime when needed. Must be able to bend, sit, reach, stand, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs. without any difficulties. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, (hot, cold, wet, and dry). Task must be performed with minimal supervision. Adhere to policies within the employee handbook.

Job Requirements:

HS diploma or GED equivalent required Understands site formal lockout/verify hazardous energy program & trained to assist with mills as needed Must be able to meet shift production and quality metrics for plant Willing to help with other tasks at the plant as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Process Manager Must report any incidents or near miss immediately to your Shift Supervisor Must maintain good housekeeping inside the control room area Good verbal, written, and typing communication skills are vital for this position Ability to climb, sit, reach, stand, and lift up to 50 lbs. without any difficulties during plant scheduled shutdowns or as needed outside the control room office area Willing to work any schedule and or overtime as required Must follow all policies and procedures in the employee handbook