Bulk Material Operator

Enviva; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Enviva, a leader in sustainable wood bioenergy, is seeking individuals for port facility roles focused on pellet receiving and quality testing. This opportunity requires a high school diploma or GED and involves working in an outdoor environment while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will demonstrate mechanical aptitude, teamwork, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work rotating shifts and understand maritime requirements.
• Must exhibit teamwork through past work experience.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal job instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document pellets, ensuring billing accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of scale area.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain QA/QC records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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.

Essential Job Functions: Receive pellets in the port facility running quality testing and housekeeping duties to ensure area is properly cleaned and maintained.

Responsibilities

Receiving:

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

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 make quality results
• Keep area generally neat and orderly
• Operate mobile equipment such as Bobcat and Lull 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

Qualifications

• Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required, understand maritime requirements
• 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 - What Will Set You Apart

• Skilled in use of Windows, Excel, Word and Outlook

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.

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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