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Mill/Dryer Operator January 7, 2026

M509

Located in Brownsville, OR

Pay: $20.00-$25.00

Job Full Description

Mill/Dryer Operator

Brownsville, OR

Job Type: Full time

 

Shift Schedule: 6:00pm to 6:30am, rotating days of the week 3/4

Salary: DOE

** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

 

Pellet Mill Operation and Dryer Regulation

  • Operate and adjust four pellet mills, and regular dryer inlet and outlet temperatures per specifications, overseeing and monitoring bin levels.
  • Regulate material mix to obtain the optimal pellet moisture and pellet density ratio, keeping pellet moisture under specified limits per compacted cubic foot by communicating the ratio of fresh and old sawdust and wet and dry shavings.
  • Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
  • Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly
  • Complete a daily report detailing temperature readings, dried material moisture, and perform density checks per specifications, and the average for the day, total mill hours, natural gas hours and estimate tonnage 
  • Additional accountabilities as required

Pellet Mill Operation and Dryer Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • One to two years production experience in an industrial setting highly preferred
  • Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process
  • Process Controls Experience a plus
  • Will need to be able to pass the company forklift certification
  • Will need to lift up to 80 lbs waist high and stand for up to 12 hours per day
  • Will need to be able to use catwalks and climb ladders that connect catwalks up to 60 feet high and according to safety standards
  • Will need to have mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Will need to have the ability to do simple math calculations

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Albany, OR
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2250 Southeast 14th Avenue
Suite A
Albany, OR 97322

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