Pellet Mill Operator

Pellet Mill Operator

Full-time, Permanent, On-site,

Location:

Gloster, MS

At Drax, we are working towards a zero-carbon, sustainable future and you can help make this future a reality.

If you are a team player, adaptable to change, and have a hands‑on attitude, join the team as the Pellet Mill Operator.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing clean up support and assistance as needed throughout the plant. Working in a fast‑paced environment, you will stay active in this role helping our production teams to reach targets, while maintaining a high standard of safety.

• Constantly review the operation of pellet mills, hammer mills and related equipment to monitor production/quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Follow standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all operator areas including start‑up, shutdown and normal operations
• Ensure standards of safety and housekeeping are maintained
• Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order
• Commitment to work safely and consistently demonstrate safe behaviors & attitude
• Ability to solve problems safely, logically, quickly and confidently
• Work flexibly within their competence and provide effective communications within and external to their business unit
• Complete logs and records where necessary to record plant checks, etc.
• Covers other positions as necessary to meet the needs of the business
• Willingness to work flexible hours including unscheduled overtime, weekends and holidays
• Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate systems
• Inspect equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems
• Record or report operational data such as readings on meters, instruments, and gauges
• Ability to perform repetitive & physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing, pushing, twisting, stooping)
• Ability to understand risk and follow detailed JRA/TRAs to avoid work site hazards

Do you have experience in heavy industry and a high school diploma or equivalent? Are you able to operate mobile equipment safely and efficiently? Then keep reading.

The Perks:

• A competitive hourly wage, with opportunities to move into different positions as you gain experience.
• Great benefits starting day 1 and a 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals.
• A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
• A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals (also starting from day one at Drax!).
• A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.

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