Lignetics

Machine Operator - 7am-7pm

Lignetics  •  $22 - $24/hr  •  Marathon, FL (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

Job Type Full-Time

Shift Schedule: 1st shift 12 hours, 7am-7pm (3-2-2-3 schedule)

Salary: $22-$24/hour DOE + $1.00 shift differential

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

Pellet Mill Operation and Dryer Regulation

  • Operate and adjust 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 preferred
  • 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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About Lignetics

At Lignetics Group, we transform wood waste into high-performance, sustainable solutions across a wide family of trusted brands.

As the largest wood pellet manufacturer in the U.S., we operate 29 plants nationwide and produce premium products across four key categories:

* Home Heating – Clean-burning wood pellets, logs, and fire starters for efficient, renewable warmth.

* Cooking & Flavor – Hardwood BBQ pellets that naturally enhance food flavor for backyard cooks and grillmasters.

* Animal Care – All-natural, ultra-absorbent litter and bedding that support animal health and comfort.

* Industrial Solutions – Engineered wood-based materials like sorbents, wood flour, and NaturFil™—our game-changing bio-based filler that replaces mineral and synthetic fillers in polymer manufacturing.

Our brands include Green Supreme, Bear Mountain BBQ, Catalyst Pet, Feline Fresh, and many more—each committed to quality, performance, and environmental responsibility.

With decades of expertise and a coast-to-coast supply chain, we lead the industry in eco-forward wood products. Every Lignetics solution is designed to help customers reduce waste, lower environmental impact, and unlock new value in heating, cooking, care, and industrial innovation.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Broomfield, Colorado
Year Founded
1983
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