Pellet Mill Operator

• Walk around with previous shift to understand current state of machines
• Check each machine to ensure they are running properly and adjust machines as needed
• Properly clean machines once taken down for maintenance
• Check grease drums and hot rolls and address as needed throughout day
• Communicate operational information as required
• Enter maintenance work requests as applicable; Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution
• Perform/coordinate maintenance on equipment per job instructions
• Perform/coordinate housekeeping to maintain to required standard
• Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution
• Ability to operate the machine in a timely and safe manner.
• Ability to work 12 hour shift schedule.

Responsible for other duties assigned for the job.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees 
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment 
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.

Physical Requirements

• 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 and federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards..