Barge Load Out Operator

Enviva • Epes, AL

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About The Position

The Barge Load Out Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently loading and handling bulk cargo onto a vessel at a barge. The role uses heavy equipment, including loaders, cranes, and ship loaders, to load bulk unpackaged materials while following regulations and safety guidelines and meeting load-rate and quality targets. The operator works with the Operations team and ship crew, maintains cargo records, inspects equipment, and supports troubleshooting and maintenance activities.

The role requires working in outdoor and industrial environments, including hot, humid, cold, and noisy conditions. Work may involve heights over 175 feet, man lifts, confined spaces, moving equipment, and physical tasks for up to 12 hours per day. Evening, weekend, and overnight availability may be required to address unexpected site issues, with or without notice. This position is not eligible for visa support.

Requirements

• Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage priorities and schedules to meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors and in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments.
• Willingness and ability to adhere strictly to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues, with or without notice.
• Ability to perform lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, crawling, and pulling for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work at heights over 175 feet, use man lifts, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work around moving equipment and machinery.
• Ability to pull and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience with bulk material loading.
• Previous experience in the maritime industry.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Follow workplace and job safety procedures.
• Ensure vessels are loading correctly, including load rate, gate control, and fine mitigation.
• Understand and maintain the load plan to meet customer satisfaction.
• Keep accurate records of cargo handled, including weights, measurements, and quantities.
• Operate heavy equipment on vessels, including loaders, cranes, and ship loaders.
• Perform equipment inspections and rigging.
• Identify upset conditions or potential failure points.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting, enter work orders, and assist maintenance with repairs.
• Keep areas clean, neat, and orderly to meet housekeeping standards.
• Communicate with the Operations team, including ship crew.
• Perform other related duties and serve as a backup resource as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed