Plant Operations Trainee: Hands-On Training

Enviva; Cottondale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Enviva is seeking a motivated trainee to join our plant operations team. This structured learning role provides hands-on training in rail load out, quality testing, hammer mill and pellet mill operations, with safety first and opportunities to grow into a specific role within the plant.

You'll gain practical experience across shifts, learn to follow procedures, complete paperwork, and work with operations to support production in an outdoor, industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required.
• Ability to independently manage priorities and schedule to meet deadlines.
• Willing to work different shifts as needed with proper notification.

Responsibilities

• Follow all workplace and job safety procedures.
• Rail load out: Ensure cars are ready for loading and load rail cars according to proper procedure and shipping enter weights in computer.
• Quality: Sample and test raw, in process materials, finished goods and record results.
• Check machine to ensure they are running properly, adjust machine as necessary and properly clean machine for maintenance to keep equipment in good working order.
• Properly complete paperwork.
• Operate mobile equipment (forklift, Bobcat) to assist where needed.
• Communicate with Operations team escalating issues as necessary.
• Keep area clean of accumulated dust and keep areas generally neat an orderly to meet housekeeping standards.
• Other related duties as assigned and serve as back up resources as needed which includes filling in for associates on PTO or leave

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual labor

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Bobcat

Job description

Enviva is seeking a motivated trainee to join our plant operations team. This structured learning role provides hands-on training in rail load out, quality testing, hammer mill and pellet mill operations, with safety first and opportunities to grow into a specific role within the plant.

You'll gain practical experience across shifts, learn to follow procedures, complete paperwork, and work with operations to support production in an outdoor, industrial environment.