Pellet Mill Operator - Precision, Maintenance & QC

Enviva; Lucedale (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Enviva in the United States is seeking a Pellet Mill Operator to operate and maintain pellet mills, ensure quality, and support QC testing. You will adjust rolls and dies, monitor throughput, and keep a clean, safe work environment in a fast-growing renewable energy company.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude, comfort with measurements, and a proven safety record, with at least a high school diploma or GED and prior manufacturing experience.

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 observe 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Data interpretation

Safety standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Enviva in the United States is seeking a Pellet Mill Operator to operate and maintain pellet mills, ensure quality, and support QC testing. You will adjust rolls and dies, monitor throughput, and keep a clean, safe work environment in a fast-growing renewable energy company.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude, comfort with measurements, and a proven safety record, with at least a high school diploma or GED and prior manufacturing experience.