Job Details

PelletMill 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, andhave a hands-on attitude, join the team as the Pellet Mill Operator.

So, what will you be doing?

In this role, you will be responsible for providingclean up support and assistance as needed throughout the plant. Working in afast-paced environment, you will stay active in this role helping ourproduction teams to reach targets, while maintaining a high standard of safety.

The core responsibilities and duties include:

• Constantly reviews 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
• Follows 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
• To 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

Who you are?

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

What's it like to work at Drax?

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.

We'recommitted to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face.Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. Wework as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what's right for thefuture. With Drax you can shape your career and a future forgenerations tocome.

Together, we make it happen.

AtDrax, we're committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valuedand respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we activelywork to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, andestablish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed forall colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no mattertheir background. Find out more about our approach here.

How to apply:
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