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Trainee

Enviva
Wilmington, North Carolina
TEMPORARY
Posted October 24, 2025
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Job Description

The position offers hands-on training in plant operations related to receiving, quality testing, vessel loading, and equipment operation within a sustainable wood pellet manufacturing environment, preparing individuals for a future role in plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive bulk materials (pellets), record data, and keep work area clean
  • Collect and test finished goods delivered by truck or rail, maintain records
  • Ensure safe docking, undocking, and mooring of vessels during loading
  • Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts and Bobcats to assist operations
  • Communicate with the Operations team and escalate issues as necessary
  • Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas to meet housekeeping standards

Requirements

  • Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to independently manage priorities and schedule to meet deadlines
  • Willingness to work different shifts as needed with proper notification
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Previous work experience in a manual position
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Must 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
  • Work includes high places more than 100 feet, use main lifts and work in confined spaces
  • Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
  • Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues with or without notice
  • Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
  • Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
  • Willing and able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

Benefits & Perks

Structured learning and development opportunities with hands-on training
Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts
Work in outdoor environments with exposure to high temperatures, cold, humidity, noise, high places, confined spaces, and moving equipment
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts
Physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to 12 hours

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