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Enviva

Pellet Mill Operator

Cottondale, FL · On-site

As a Pellet Mill Operator, you will operate and maintain several pellet mills, ensuring optimal feed rates, adjusting rolls/dies, and monitoring pellet quality to meet company standards; assist in ...

Enviva

Pellet Mill Operator

Garysburg, NC

As a Pellet Mill Operator, you will operate and maintain several pellet mills, ensuring optimal feed rates, adjusting rolls/dies, and monitoring pellet quality to meet company standards; assist in ...

W.C. Bradley Co.

Pellet Mill Operator

Hope, AR

... within the pellet production facility, and for monitoring and controlling product quality and ... Mill Responsibilities: * Clean mills/maintain mills. * Set Rolls. * Once mills are started watch ...

Enviva

Pellet Mill Operator

Lucedale, MS

As a Pellet Mill Operator, you will operate and maintain several pellet mills, ensuring optimal feed rates, adjusting rolls/dies, and monitoring pellet quality to meet company standards; assist in ...

W.C. Bradley Co.

Pellet Mill Operator

Hope, AR · On-site

... within the pellet production facility, and for monitoring and controlling product quality and ... Mill Responsibilities: * Clean mills/maintain mills. * Set Rolls. * Once mills are started watch ...

Enviva

Pellet Mill Operator

Cottondale, FL · On-site

As a Pellet Mill Operator, you will operate and maintain several pellet mills, ensuring optimal feed rates, adjusting rolls/dies, and monitoring pellet quality to meet company standards; assist in ...

Enviva

Pellet Mill Operator

Garysburg, NC · On-site

As a Pellet Mill Operator, you will operate and maintain several pellet mills, ensuring optimal feed rates, adjusting rolls/dies, and monitoring pellet quality to meet company standards; assist in ...

Enviva

Pellet Mill Operator (Nights)

Hamlet, NC

As a Pellet Mill Operator, you will operate and maintain several pellet mills, ensuring optimal feed rates, adjusting rolls/dies, and monitoring pellet quality to meet company standards; assist in ...

Land O'Lakes

Pellet Mill Operator

Sioux City, IA

$29/hr

Pellet Mill Operator SHIFT: 3rd Shift 10PM - 6:30 AM M-F PAY: $29.00/hr + $1.00 Shift Differential JOB SUMMARY: This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local ...

Enviva

Pellet Mill Operator (Nights)

Hamlet, NC · On-site

As a Pellet Mill Operator, you will operate and maintain several pellet mills, ensuring optimal feed rates, adjusting rolls/dies, and monitoring pellet quality to meet company standards; assist in ...

Land O'Lakes

Pellet Mill Operator

Sioux City, IA

$29/hr

Pellet Mill Operator SHIFT: 3rd Shift 10PM - 6:30 AM M-F PAY: $29.00/hr + $1.00 Shift Differential JOB SUMMARY: This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local ...

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How much do pellet mill jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for pellet mill in the United States is $20.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pellet Mill position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pellet Mill operator, you need mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and experience with industrial machinery or production processes; a high school diploma or equivalent is usually required. Familiarity with control systems, quality assurance tools, and, in some facilities, forklift or equipment operation certifications is beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication help address issues quickly and maintain smooth operations. These abilities are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality pellet production in a manufacturing environment.

What is a Pellet Mill job?

A Pellet Mill job involves operating and maintaining machinery that compresses raw materials, such as wood or biomass, into pellets used for fuel or animal feed. Workers monitor equipment, adjust settings, troubleshoot issues, and ensure product quality. The role may also include performing routine maintenance and adhering to safety regulations. It requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work in an industrial environment.

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Infographic showing various Pellet Mill job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,999 per year, or $20.7 per hour.
Pellet Mill Machine Operator

Pellet Mill Machine Operator

Lignetics, Inc.

Cascade Locks, OR • On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Lignetics rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Schedule: Requires availability weekdays, weeknights and weekends
Salary: $ 22 - $24/hour
** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
Pellet Mill Machine Operator
  • Operate and adjust 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 Machine Operator Requirements:
  • High School diploma or GED preferred
  • 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

Pellet Mill Machine Operator Benefits:
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
  • Educational assistance
  • Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
  • 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
  • Employee heating pellet program
  • Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE

Lignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or on any other protected status under state, local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.
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