Pellet Mill Operator

Dansons, the home of the hottest and fastest growing brands in BBQ, Pit Boss and Louisiana Grills. Dansons is a best in class, global consumer goods corporation and home of multiple award winning, consumer backed brands and is part of the W.C. Bradley corporation.

We offer a generous benefits package and room for advancement within this quickly growing company.

Excellent culture and team environment.

Summary of Position:

Responsible for monitoring and operating all processing and packaging equipment within the pellet production facility, and for monitoring and controlling product quality and production rates.

Pellet Mill Operator - Essential Duties:

• Performs all field functions related to the start-up and operation of all process and packaging equipment.
• Mill Responsibilities:
• Clean mills/maintain mills.
• Set Rolls.
• Once mills are started watch and listen for unusual sights (smoke, steam etc.) and sounds (loud rumble etc.).
• Check pellets at the mills and coolers for length, color and durability.
• Keep mill & cooler area clean.
• Packaging Responsibilities:
• Clean bagging system.
• Start bagger with correct bags.
• Change date stamp.
• Startup palletizer, robot, and wrapper.
• Reset counters on bagger and wrapper.
• Make sure scale is set to correct weight for bag size.
• Make sure robot count (layer and bag) is correct and the correct UL#.
• Check seals on bags at bagger and wrapper.
• Conducts quality control tests for pellet product.
• Under direction of the Shift Foreman, makes plant adjustments for improving plant production and/or product quality.
• Uses forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Fills in as Warehouse & Shipping Operator as needed.
• Functions as maintenance technician during periods of maintenance downtime.
• Ensures all products are shipped or stored properly and counted accurately.
• Adheres to company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Maintains a safe, neat, orderly accident free work environment, including all warehouse work areas, aisles, trucks, etc.

Pellet Mill Operator - Physical Demands and Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry 50-pound loads.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to work for long periods under a wide range of ambient conditions.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.

Pellet Mill Operator - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experienced with operating computer-controlled manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Ability to understand and comply with all safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with co-workers, contractors and suppliers on a professional level.

Pellet Mill Operator - Education, Experience and Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years’ experience working as an operator in processing/manufacturing setting.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

To accommodate the needs of the business, schedule changes including weekend work may be required on an as needed basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hope, AR 71801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Gender (optional)
• Ethnicity (optional)
• Dansons is a drug free work place, you will be subject to a drug test upon hire.

Experience:

• Manufacturing/mill: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mill/machine operator: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person