Dryer Machine Operator 3rd

Marathon, WI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 22 - 24

Posted on: 23-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

Job Type:Full Time

Shift Schedule:S-TH 11pm-7am (May be required to work M-F 7pm-5am)

Salary: $22-$24/hour $1.00 shift difference

** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

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

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 believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race color religion sex sexual orientation pregnancy national origin ancestry age marital status disability genetic information or on any other protected status under state local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment hiring training promotion transfer discipline layoff recall and termination.

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Salary Description

$22-$24

Full-timeDescriptionJob Type:Full TimeShift Schedule:S-TH 11pm-7am (May be required to work M-F 7pm-5am)Salary: $22-$24/hour $1.00 shift difference** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.Pellet Mill Operation and Dryer RegulationOperate and adjust four pellet mills and regular d...