Rail Loadout Operator
Summary
Operates and maintains equipment to load trucks with wood pellets in an industrial outdoor setting, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a 24/7 renewable energy facility.
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 Rail Loadout Operator is responsible for loading all trucks scheduled and maintaining quality, housekeeping, and safety in the truck load out area.
Responsibilities
• Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition.
• Operate truck load out equipment including HMI touchscreen and adjust according to product output
• Follow all workplace and job safety procedures.
• Confirm all reporting and inventory accurately completed as required.
• Communicate operational information and Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution.
• Enter maintenance work requests as applicable.
• Perform/coordinate maintenance on equipment per job instructions.
• Perform/coordinate housekeeping to maintain to required standard.
• Perform other duties as required and serve as a back-up resource as needed
Qualifications
• Ability to work multiple shift schedules to support 24x7 operations
• 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 - What Will Set You Apart
• High school diploma or GED
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
- Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
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 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.