Rail Load Out Operator Nights

Enviva

Hamlet, North Carolina

Full Time

Posted May 12, 2026

Biomass Energy

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Job Description

The Utility Operator is responsible for the continuous and safe operation of plant equipment, including monitoring, machine setup, maintenance, and cleaning, to support sustainable wood bioenergy production in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operate mobile equipment such as skid steer, forklift, lull, and front-end loaders
Inspect equipment daily and perform basic maintenance to ensure proper functioning
Support routine inspections and maintenance of dryer, furnace, emissions, and environmental equipment
Perform daily preventative maintenance activities including cleaning and tooling changes
Ensure safety protocols are followed during equipment operation and maintenance

Requirements

Operate mobile equipment including skid steer, forklift, lull, and front-end loaders to support plant operations.
Inspect equipment daily and perform basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order.
Support and carry out activities with routine inspections and maintenance of the dryer, furnace, emissions, and environmental equipment.
Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment and standard work cleaning activities of emissions equipment strainers, tooling changes, housekeeping, and wash downs.
Be knowledgeable and experienced with heavy equipment operation.
Work safely and efficiently, performing all essential functions of the job with the ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
Operate the machine in a timely and safe manner.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment.
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
Be able to work 12-hour rotating shift schedules.
Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to twelve hours a day.
Be willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery.
Be willing and able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
Perform the essential job functions safely and successfully in compliance with ADA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards.