Crane Operator

Enviva; Faison (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Enviva, the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, seeks a Crane Operator to unload logs from trucks, store logs, and feed the processing line. You will operate a portal crane, inspect equipment, and ensure safe, efficient loading in a wood processing site.

Responsibilities include monitoring logs entering the debarker, addressing jams, lubricating parts, and coordinating with the Mill Manager. Candidates should have 1+ year in manufacturing and crane operation experience.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating earth-moving or crane equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload bundles from trucks using portal crane.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories.
• Operate crane and related equipment to lift, move and place loads.
• Monitor logs as they feed into the debarker and report jams or issues.
• Lubricate crane parts following manufacturer and company guidelines.
• Maintain contact with Area Mill Manager and coworkers.
• Perform general housekeeping and safety compliance.

Skills

Log loading equipment

Crane operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety inspections

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Wagner log loader

Volvo wheel loader

Chipper

Forklifts

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.

Enviva is seeking a Crane Operator who will be responsible for unloading logs from log delivery trucks, storing logs in a stack under the portal cane and feeding logs to the log processing line.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload bundles from trucks using portal crane.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions and damage.
• Move levers (with both hands), depress foot petals (with both feet) and turn dials to operate crane, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving and placing loads.
• Monitor logs being fed into the debarker drum and notify chipper operator of any problems (i.e. hung up logs, jams, etc.).
• Escalate visual issues and remove eject in-feed logs for embedded rocks or other saw damaging debris.
• Lubricate crane parts in adherence with manufacturer and company recommendations.
• Maintain contact with Area Mill Manager and coworkers.
• General housekeeping during down time to include shoveling, sweeping and hosing to clean area.
• Adhere to all plant environmental, health and safety guidelines, policies and practice.

Qualifications

• Complete understanding of log loading/handling equipment to include but not limited to the Wagner (one-bite) log loader, Volvo wheel loader, crane, chipper and on site forklifts.
• Working knowledge of the log yards layout, proper log sorting, log grading, green chain, and lumber package storage.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year experience in operating earth-moving, crane, or other heavy equipment, moving material, loading or unloading equipment.

Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years' experience in operating earth-moving, crane, or other heavy equipment, moving material, loading or unloading equipment.
• At least 1 year of experience inspection material moving equipment, crane operation in construction, manufacturing or repair setting, performing safety inspections
• OSHA 10 General Industry Certification and ability to pass Enviva-generated hazard recognition test.
• High School Diploma or GED

Working Conditions

• Work in all types of weather conditions.
• Occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Climb ladders and work off elevated surfacesat or above 50 feeton an occasional basis during each shift.
• Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Be able to bend and squat while performing duties.
• Be comfortable climbing ladders, conveyors, working at heights and on steel grating up to 100 ft
• Stay in seated position at approximate 30 degree angle for long periods of time without a break (up to four hours at a time).
• Ability to be bounced around by the vibration of crane.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work from high elevations.

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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