Heavy Equipment Operator

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.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the logistical movement of raw and finished production through the operational process on assigned shifts. Operates equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety/quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Safe operations of heavy industrial equipment such as Front-End Loaders, clamp fork and caterpillar forest machine track loaders to unload log trucks and load logs into production equipment and log storage areas.
• Inspect equipment and inform appropriate point of contact of potentially unsafe and/or improperly operating equipment.
• Understand mix, mix piles, and mix targets when feeding various types of fiber into process.
• Perform daily checks and basic maintenance, including blowing, washing, and greasing, to keep equipment in clean, good working order.
• Monitor and adjust wood yard control room operating parameters to ensure target safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Proficiency in maintaining the proper paperwork.
• Perform daily housekeeping duties of work area to keep it up to company standards.
• Responsible for other duties assigned for the job.

Qualifications

• Internal company certification required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurement

Preferred Qualifications - What Sets You Apart

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous heavy industrial equipment, driving license, or certification is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces up to 50 feet on an occasional basis during each shift.
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees; work in all types of weather conditions.
• Occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include, wearing safety equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Willing and able to operate heavy material moving equipment requiring extended periods of sitting, as well as regularly perform tasks such as occasionally pushing and/or pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, and standing.
• Ability to operate levers with both hands while seated for long periods.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb and lift items above shoulders occasionally.
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other 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.