Pellet Mill Operator (Nights)

• Analyze equipment performance and make necessary tooling and equipment changes to produce desired throughput and quality results. • Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition. • Review work order specifications or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, extracting, forming, pressing and compacting materials to produce pellets. • Adjust machine components to regulate speed, pressure and temperatures of machine, amount, dimensions and flow of materials and ingredients. • Monitor machine operations and observes indicator lights and gauges, such as thermometers, voltage meters and timers to detect malfunctions. • Perform/coordinate maintenance on equipment per job instructions. • Perform/coordinate housekeeping to required standard. • Maintain consistent production quality to required standard. • Follow all workplace and job safety procedures. • Complete accurate reporting as required. • Communicate operational information as required. • Enter maintenance work requests as applicable. • Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution.

• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude. • Proficient in mathematics and measurements • Ability to read data and trends to make appropriate process adjustments. • Proven record in upholding safety standards. • High School Diploma or GED. • At least two (2) years of previous manufacturing experience. • Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. • Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. • Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. • Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed . • Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day. • Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery. • Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs. • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA. • Ability to climb a crane in excess of 100 feet high. • Ability to work from heights (at least 20 feet off the ground). • Able to climb vertical ladders (fixable or portable) at unbroken lengths of up to 20 feet. • Able to climb multiple flights of steps, angled ramps as needed. • Able to work on computer screen format for up to twelve (12) hours a day. This position is not eligible for visa support.