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Lignetics

Production Team Leader - 2nd shift

Lignetics, Maine, Wisconsin, United States

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Production Team Leader – 2nd Shift Lignetics

is a U.S.-based company that turns recycled and renewable wood waste into eco‑friendly products such as premium heating pellets, BBQ grilling pellets, and wood fiber cat litter or animal bedding/shavings. We operate multiple manufacturing plants across the U.S. and Canada, focused on creating sustainable products from wood waste.

Shift Schedule M‑F 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Salary $22 – $28 / hr DOE + $1.00 shift differential

Responsibilities

Run and monitor all aspects of the plant pellet mill and dryer unit operation.

Take moisture samples at required intervals and conduct root‑cause analysis for any variances.

Weigh and visually inspect pellets to meet quality specifications, ash content, length, and fines.

Act as key enabler on the shift, directing the flow of work for all team members and ensuring all work accountabilities and goals are clearly understood.

Log work appropriately and take detailed notes to maintain accurate recordkeeping.

Train, coach, and develop employees to develop a safety mindset, equipment operation, product knowledge, and key processes.

Maintain regular communication with the Plant Manager on any operations, process, or employee‑related issues encountered on the shift.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.

Two to five years of manufacturing and production line experience required.

Experience operating manufacturing systems highly preferred (monitoring/control systems, software, etc).

Prior lead or supervisory experience highly preferred.

Requires good eye, hand, and foot coordination.

Computer aptitude at an intermediate level required.

Ability to concentrate for extended periods and multi‑task.

Requires lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for a minimum of 7 hours per day.

Ability to read and interpret scales.

Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Simple math calculation skills required.

Benefits

Annual Bonus and Employee Referral Bonus Program.

2 weeks paid time off plus 2 floating holidays.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options).

Educational assistance.

Life insurance and short‑term & long‑term disability.

401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting.

Employee heating pellet program.

Lignetics swag gear including an annual pair of work boots & other PPE.

Apply now to join our dedicated team and help us turn wood waste into sustainable products.

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