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Lead Receiving Operator

Join Enviva in Chesapeake as a Lead Receiving Operator overseeing receiving operations, ensuring quality and safety. Benefit from performance bonuses, relocation support, and comprehensive insurance.

On-site Full time UTC-05:00 Updated today
Salary
US$25.29–37.93 /hour

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Essential Job Functions: In addition to receiving operator duties, this position will assign distribute and monitor work of receiving operators. This position will also verify procedures and paperwork is completed properly and area is properly maintained and cleaned.

Lead responsibilities

  • Coordinate work assignment with team to include scheduling breaks/lunches
  • Verify completion and accuracy of all paperwork
  • Housekeeping audit
  • Communicate with shift supervisor and operations supervisor as necessary
  • Assist in training of employees in quality, truck receiving, and other tasks to ensure employees keep up with training and certifications
  • Complete Leader Standard Work
  • Communicate in shift changeover meeting on safety, quality, production of truck receiving
  • Skilled operational knowledge of scale program and PLC
  • Assist with vessel loading as needed

Receiving

  • Receive pellets into the port, record data to ensure accurate billing
  • Communicate in a professional, courteous manner with our suppliers and employees
  • Ensure safety of scale area and that loads meet safety criteria
  • Keep scale and ramps clean and free of debris

Quality

  • Collect samples and test finished goods delivered by truck and/or rail
  • Maintain QA/QC records and follow Quality Standard Operating Procedures
  • Analyze equipment performance and quality results
  • Skilled in use of Windows, Excel, Word and Outlook

Housekeeping

  • Keep area generally neat and orderly
  • Operate mobile equipment such as skid steer and telehandler to move dust collection bags
  • Keep area clean of accumulated dust
  • Follow all workplace and job safety procedures

General

  • Complete safety certification as required for the position
  • Communicate operational information as required
  • Enter maintenance work requests as applicable
  • Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution
  • Perform other duties as required and serve as a back-up resource as needed

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required
  • High school diploma or able to complete GED requirements with six months of hire
  • Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions
  • Proficient in mathematics and measurement
  • Team player demonstrated with past work experience or activities

Preferred Qualifications

  • One-year experience in receiving
  • Mastery of all duties in receiving
  • Verified troubleshooting skills
  • Understanding of chain of command

Other compensation: performance bonus, equity, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Education reimbursement
  • 401(k)
  • HSA employer contributions
  • Paid time off.
  • 12 Paid holidays.
  • Parental leave

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

Salary Range

$25.29—$37.93 USD 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.

Pay & benefits

US$25.29–37.93 /hr
+ performance bonus
Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Retirement plan Paid time off Parental leave

About this role

Posted
4 Nov 2026
Updated
4 Nov 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC-05:00
Experience
Mid level
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About 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).

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