Pellet Mill Operator

NextGenEnergyJobs; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Enviva is seeking a skilled manufacturing operator to analyze equipment performance, adjust machine settings, and maintain throughput and quality within our Kentucky facility.

You will perform inspections, coordinate maintenance, follow safety procedures, and document reports while lifting up to 50 lbs and working around moving machinery. This role demands attention to data trends and strict adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurements.
• Ability to read data and trends to make appropriate process adjustments.
• Proven record in upholding safety standards.
• Two+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in physically demanding conditions.
• Crane and high-work access may be required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment performance and implement tooling/equipment changes to achieve throughput and quality targets.
• Perform and document inspections; maintain equipment in good condition.
• Review work orders to determine materials, procedures, and performing forming, pressing or pelletizing steps.
• Adjust machine components to regulate speed, pressure and temperatures.
• Monitor gauges and indicators to detect malfunctions and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Complete accurate reporting and communicate operational information as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Data interpretation

Safety standards

Critical thinking

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Physical stamina

Work around moving equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment performance and make necessary tooling and equipment changes to produce desired throughput and quality results.
• Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition.
• Review work order specifications or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, extracting, forming, pressing and compacting materials to produce pellets.
• Adjust machine components to regulate speed, pressure and temperatures of machine, amount, dimensions and flow of materials and ingredients.
• Monitor machine operations and observes indicator lights and gauges, such as thermometers, voltage meters and timers to detect malfunctions.
• Perform/coordinate maintenance on equipment per job instructions.
• Perform/coordinate housekeeping to required standard.
• Maintain consistent production quality to required standard.
• Follow all workplace and job safety procedures.
• Complete accurate reporting as required.
• Communicate operational information as required.
• Enter maintenance work requests as applicable.
• Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurements
• Ability to read data and trends to make appropriate process adjustments.
• Proven record in upholding safety standards.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two (2) years of previous manufacturing experience.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed .
• 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.
• Ability to climb a crane in excess of 100 feet high.
• Ability to work from heights (at least 20 feet off the ground).
• Able to climb vertical ladders (fixable or portable) at unbroken lengths of up to 20 feet.
• Able to climb multiple flights of steps, angled ramps as needed.
• Able to work on computer screen format for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
• This position is not eligible for visa support.