Job Description
The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future.
Key Responsibilities
- Load and unload bundles from trucks using portal crane.
- Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions and damage.
- Move levers (with both hands), depress foot petals (with both feet) and turn dials to operate crane, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving and placing loads.
- Monitor logs being fed into the debarker drum and notify chipper operator of any problems (i.e. 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.
- General housekeeping during down time to include shoveling, sweeping and hosing to clean area.
- Adhere to all plant environmental, health and safety guidelines, policies and practice.
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.
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- 3-5 years' experience in operating earth-moving, crane, or other heavy equipment, moving material, loading or unloading equipment.
- At least 1 year of experience inspection material moving equipment, crane operation in construction, manufacturing or repair setting, performing safety inspections
- OSHA 10 General Industry Certification and ability to pass Enviva-generated hazard recognition test.
- 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.
- This position is not eligible for visa support.
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