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SalaryROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate plant functions from the Control Room under the direction of the Control Room lead operator.
- Manage chip feed, fuel feed, furnace, dryer and secondary sizing.
- Manage and monitor various levels and feed rates as instructed by the Control Room lead operator.
- Monitor spark detection system.
- Multi-task with equipment alarms.
- Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation.
- Ensure all work is performed in a timely and safe manner.
- Utilize skills to improve equipment optimization and reliability.
- Maintain logs, record labor, material and equipment used.
- Meticulous attention to detail; able to follow both written and verbal instructions.
- Perform other related duties and serve as back-up resource as assigned.
- Submits reports in accordance with reporting directives.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent education; trade school or college preferred.
- One year of in plant manufacturing experience.
- Proven experience as a Control Room Operator.
- Working knowledge of Control Room equipment and systems.
- Ability to work independently and utilize critical problem solving and decision-making skills to generate and implement solutions throughout the process.
- Must have proficient computer skills.
- Knowledge or ability to learn how to operate HMI touchscreens.
- Must possess basic math skills.
- Must maintain compliance within all LOTO, confined space, hot work, working at heights policies.
- OSHA 10 training and experience.
- Ability to work extended hours to includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to continuously walk or stand, bend, squat, climb stairs and lift items above shoulders.
- Ability to work outdoors, rotating shifts, and lift 50 pounds required.
- Ability to stay calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
HIGHLAND PELLETS BENEFIT PACKAGE:
- Medical - Employee premiums paid to a total of $500 per month. (this covers employee only and some of children/spouse if that coverage is chosen.)
- Dental - Employee-only premium paid.
- Vision - Employee-only premium paid.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage paid.
- $100,000 of Employer Paid Life Insurance (65% at age 65, 50% at age 70) coverage paid, with an additional Voluntary Life option Employee paid up to 5x the annual salaried wage.
- 401K Employer match 100% up to 3% and 50% up to 5%.
- Two weeks vacation (prorated based on start or term date) accruing at 1.54 hours per pay period as of first week of work.
- 10 paid Holidays.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: Highland Pellets is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
***You will be automatically declined if you do not meet the requirements.
