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Chip Mill Operator

Enviva
Faison, North Carolina
Full Time
Posted December 4, 2025
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Job Description

The Chip Mill Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of equipment in a wood chip production facility, ensuring continuous and smooth processing of wood materials while adhering to safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely operate equipment in the chipping process, including knuckle boom, front end loaders, grapple loaders, and bulldozers
  • Troubleshoot and operate woodyard equipment such as debarkers, chippers, bark hogs, chains, and conveyance systems
  • Monitor and adjust operational parameters using computers and HMI screens to ensure smooth mill operation
  • Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance on woodyard machinery
  • Maintain, replace, and repair chipper parts including knives, wear segments, clamps, and holders
  • Complete and manage operational paperwork accurately
  • Conduct housekeeping to meet company standards
  • Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate safety equipment

Requirements

  • Internal company certification required.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
  • Proficient in mathematics and measurement.
  • A quick learner, ability to work with little to no supervision.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced with heavy equipment operation in a similar industry (preferred).
  • High school diploma or GED (preferred).
  • Willing and able to operate heavy material moving equipment requiring extended periods of sitting.
  • Willing and able to perform tasks such as occasionally pushing and or pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, and standing.
  • Ability to operate levers with both hands while seated for long periods.
  • Ability to bend, squat, climb and lift items above shoulders occasionally.
  • Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery.
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Must be able to climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces up to 50 feet on an occasional basis during each shift.
  • Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees, in all types of weather conditions.
  • Occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
  • Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
  • Physical ability to operate heavy equipment requiring extended sitting, and perform tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, and standing.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule not specified
Work environment includes outdoor conditions and elevated work up to 50 feet
Willingness to work in all weather conditions, including temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
Safety equipment provided and required to be worn
Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, stooping, and working around moving machinery
Opportunities for training and certification (internal company certification required)

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