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Job Description
The Crane Operator at Enviva is responsible for unloading logs, operating heavy equipment such as cranes and loaders, and ensuring the efficient and safe handling of logs in a manufacturing environment focused on sustainable wood bioenergy solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Unload logs from delivery trucks using a portal crane
- Store logs in a stack under the portal cane
- Feed logs into the log processing line
- Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories
- Operate crane and other equipment to lift, move, and place loads
- Monitor logs during feeding into the debarker drum and communicate issues
- Remove embedded debris or rocks from logs before processing
- Lubricate crane parts according to manufacturer and company guidelines
- Perform general housekeeping in the work area
- Adhere to environmental, health, and safety policies and guidelines
Requirements
- Complete understanding of log loading handling equipment to include but not limited to the Wagner one-bite log loader, Volvo wheel loader, crane, chipper and on site forklifts.
- Working knowledge of the log yards layout, proper log sorting, log grading, green chain, and lumber package storage.
- At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- At least 1 year experience in operating earth-moving, crane, or other heavy equipment, moving material, loading or unloading equipment.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Be able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance.
- Be able to bend and squat while performing duties.
- Be comfortable climbing ladders, conveyors, working at heights and on steel grating up to 100 ft.
- Stay in seated position at approximate 30 degree angle for long periods of time without a break up to four hours at a time.
- Ability to be bounced around by the vibration of crane.
- Must be able to climb ladders and work from high elevations.
- Work in all types of weather conditions.
- Occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
- Climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces at or above 50 feet on an occasional basis during each shift.
- Operate crane mechanisms and lifting accessories, move levers with both hands, depress foot pedals with both feet, and turn dials to operate crane or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, and placing loads.
- Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions and damage.
- Monitor logs being fed into the debarker drum and notify chipper operator of any problems such as hung up logs, jams, etc.
- Escalate visual issues and remove eject in-feed logs for embedded rocks or other saw damaging debris.
- Lubricate crane parts in adherence with manufacturer and company recommendations.
- Maintain contact with Area Mill Manager and coworkers.
- Adhere to all plant environmental, health, and safety guidelines, policies, and practices.
- Perform general housekeeping during downtime including shoveling, sweeping, and hosing to clean area.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work in all types of weather conditions
Work off elevated surfaces at or above 50 feet
Work from high elevations and steel grating up to 100 ft
Physical ability to lift 50 lbs
Long periods of seated work at a 30-degree angle for up to four hours
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