Shift Lead Operator

•   Act as key decision maker and direct the flow of work on your designated shift 45%
•   Facilitate communicate between your shift and the one that follows so everyone understands the needs and goals for the next working shift 5%.
•    Ensure all work is logged appropriately and take detailed notes of what happened during your shift for accurate recordkeeping 5%.
• Answer questions that arise from the employees on your shift 5%.
• Train and effectively coach employees as needed on various equipment and processes 5%.
• Primary accountability for ensuring a safe work environment for employees working on your shift 5%.
• Maintain regular communication with your Plant Manager on any operations, process or employee-related issues encountered on your shift 5%.

• Run and monitor all aspects of the SCADA system 10%.
• Take moisture samples at required intervals and conduct root cause analysis for any variances 5%.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings 5%.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.  
• Manufacturing and production line experience required.  
• Prior experience operating manufacturing systems, equipment, monitoring systems, PLC programming or manufacturing software. 
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.  
• Must possess good eye, hand and foot coordination. 
• Must have computer aptitude at an intermediate level.  
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-task. 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for a minimum of 7 hours per day.  
• Required to read and interpret scales. 
•  Requires mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. 
• Requires the ability to do simple math calculations.

• 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, Inc.​ offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating​ eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter.  Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.