Plant Operator

Plant Operator

Summary Job Title:

Plant Operator

Department:

Operations

Position Description

• American Peat Technology is seeking a plant equipment operator to support ongoing and new operations at the Aitkin facility. Our ideal candidate has attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work a 12-hour shift.
• The schedule for this position is 12-hour shifts with 7 shifts in a two week period from 4:00 to 4:00. The position will be on days for four weeks and rotate to nights for four weeks. The schedule is Mon-Tue, Fri-Sat-Sun, Wed-Thur. Every other weekend is off. 84 hours per two weeks pay period with 8 hours of overtime.
• This position starts at $18/hr. with a performance review after the first 90 days and annual reviews after that. Shift differential is paid when on the night shift.
• APT offers PTO, a medical, dental, and vision plan, matching 401K and charitable giving plans, and paid volunteer opportunities.
• This position reports to the Plant Manager of the Aitkin facility.

Position Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to climb ladders and stairs to access work areas.
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
• Experience operating a fork-lift and a skid-steer is preferred but training is provided for all equipment operations. Welding skills, safety training, and other manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor process equipment. Observe equipment to ensure product is being created to acceptable size. Monitor and adjust feed rates, water additive, and listen and observe equipment for mechanical failure.
• Monitor dryer and humidity levels for proper drying of the product. Monitor screening equipment.
• Load rotary mixer with raw product as needed with skid steer. Change out product bags with forklift when full. Change out oversize and undersize bags with forklift when needed.
• Work closely with APT staff to ensure that company goals for production, safety and stewardship are being met.
• Test product for moisture content.
• Load trucks with forklift as needed.
• Perform maintenance on equipment as required and needed. Assist with pellet mill die replacement and adjustment. Assist with other equipment repair as needed.
• Observe all safety protocols and follow safety program requirements.
• Look for ways to minimize waste and increase recovery.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18