Pellet Mill Operator: Growth, Bonus + Relocation Support

Enviva; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and DIS

401(k)

HSA employer contributions

Paid time off

12 Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Enviva is seeking a Pellet Mill Operator to operate and maintain several pellet mills, ensuring optimal feed rates, adjusting rolls/dies, and monitoring pellet quality to meet company standards. You will assist in QC testing, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Responsibilities include analyzing equipment performance, inspecting gear, adjusting processes, monitoring gauges, and coordinating maintenance.

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.

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, 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 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Data interpretation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Enviva is seeking a Pellet Mill Operator to operate and maintain several pellet mills, ensuring optimal feed rates, adjusting rolls/dies, and monitoring pellet quality to meet company standards. You will assist in QC testing, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Responsibilities include analyzing equipment performance, inspecting gear, adjusting processes, monitoring gauges, and coordinating maintenance.