Job Description

ROLE 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. 
  

• 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.
  

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