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Become a Trainee with Enviva in Cottondale, Florida, and gain hands-on experience in plant operations. This role offers structured training in rail load out, quality control, and equipment maintenance. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth. Ideal for those with a mechanical aptitude and a willingness to work various shifts.
Enviva
Enviva
Cottondale, Florida, United States   On-site   Full Time  UTC-05:00

Enviva

Company Overview

Enviva Inc.

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

2004

Approximately 1,200 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of over $1 billion in FY 2022 (source: wikipedia.org).

What They Do

Enviva specializes in biomass production, focusing on the manufacturing of wood pellets derived from sustainably managed forests in the U.S. Southeast. The company has transitioned from a startup to the world's largest producer of wood pellets, which serve as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, particularly coal in power generation (source: lesprom.com). Their wood pellets are produced by blending raw materials, primarily pine, which now constitutes 80% of their input, with limited hardwoods, creating dense and transportable pellets that are exported globally through a robust supply chain (source: envivabiomass.com). Enviva's products are marketed as renewable biogenic carbon sources, aimed at reducing carbon footprints in various industrial processes, including power generation and advanced biofuels (source: envivabiomass.com). Their target markets include utility-scale power plants and heavy industries, with significant contracts in the UK, EU, and Japan, having displaced over 19 million metric tons of coal since inception (source: envivabiomass.com).

Projects & Track Record

Enviva operates nine wood pellet plants across six Southeastern states, including facilities in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi, with a combined production capacity of 6.2 million metric tons annually (source: wikipedia.org). The company has established a strong export network through five U.S. terminals, including locations in Chesapeake, Wilmington, Pascagoula, Savannah, and Mobile (source: envivabiomass.com). Recent expansions include plans for an 11th plant in Epes, Alabama, and a 12th near Bond, Mississippi, supported by a $570 million line of credit aimed at doubling output by 2027 (source: wikipedia.org). Enviva's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its SFI certification and partnerships with organizations focused on responsible biomass production (source: envivabiomass.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Enviva has seen significant leadership changes, including the return of co-founder John Keppler as Executive Chairman in March 2023, following a $246 million PIPE financing to support operational recovery (source: envivabiomass.com). The company also released a white paper in 2023 discussing the evolution of bioenergy in heavy industries, highlighting its first U.S. SAF contract with Alder Fuels (source: envivabiomass.com). However, financial challenges culminated in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on March 13, 2024, following ongoing losses attributed to high feedstock costs and operational inefficiencies (source: mongabay.com). Despite these challenges, Enviva continues to focus on its sustainability initiatives and partnerships to navigate its recovery (source: envivabiomass.com).

Working There

Enviva offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including manufacturing, operations, fiber procurement, sustainability, and business development (source: envivabiomass.com). The company emphasizes a culture of safety, integrity, and community support, with operations located in multiple states, including North Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi (source: envivabiomass.com). Hiring occurs at various operational sites, and the company promotes values such as determination, respect, and ethical conduct in its workforce (source: envivabiomass.com). While specific benefits are not detailed, leadership emphasizes volunteerism and support for forest stewardship initiatives, contributing to economic opportunities in rural communities (source: envivabiomass.com).

Contact


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The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world's largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

This position provides a structured learning and development opportunity to prepare individuals for successful integration into a specific role within the plant operation. This role will provide hands-on training to gain knowledge and skills for a future role. This will include training in rail load out, quality, hammer mill and pellet mill operations.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all workplace and job safety procedures
  • Rail load out
    • Ensure cars are ready for loading and load rail cars according to proper procedure and shipping enter weights in computer
  • Quality
    • Sample and test raw, in process materials, finished goods and record results
  • Pellet Mill/Hammer Mill
    • Check machine to ensure they are running properly, adjust machine as necessary and properly clean machine for maintenance to keep equipment in good working order.
  • Properly complete paperwork
  • Operate mobile equipment (forklift, Bobcat) to assist where needed
  • Communicate with Operations team escalating issues as necessary
  • Keep area clean of accumulated dust and keep areas generally neat an orderly to meet housekeeping standards
  • Other related duties as assigned and serve as back up resources as needed which includes filling in for associates on PTO or leave

Qualifications

  • Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to independently manage priorities and schedule to meet deadlines.
  • Willing to work different shifts as needed with proper notification

Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Previous work experience in a manual position
  • Mechanical aptitude

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
  • Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment.
  • Work includes high places more than 100 feet, use main lifts and work in confined spaces.
  • Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
  • Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues with or without notice.

Physical Requirements

  • Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
  • Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
  • Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

This position is not eligible for visa support.

EEO Statement

Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.

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January 7, 2026

Full Time

Company

January 29, 2026

On-site

Enviva

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  •  Cottondale, Florida, United States

Entry-level

UTC-05:00

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