Dansons Hiring for Pellet Mill Operator at Hope, AR Full Time

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 that is proudly family owned and managed. Home of multiple award winning, consumer backed brands.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 – $20.00 per hour

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)

Experience:

• Manufacturing/mill: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
• packaging: 1 year (Preferred)
• Operating manufacturing equipment: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

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

Work Location: In person