Lead Receiving Operator

Enviva•Pascagoula, MS

About The Position

Enviva is a global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy solutions and is the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets. The Lead Receiving Operator performs receiving operator duties while assigning, distributing, and monitoring the work of receiving operators. The role verifies that procedures and paperwork are completed properly and that the work area is maintained and clean. The position receives pellets at the port, records data for accurate billing, supports quality assurance and quality control, and maintains receiving records. It also coordinates team assignments and breaks, audits housekeeping, communicates operational information during shift handovers, and supports employee training. The role may assist with vessel loading and serves as a backup resource as needed. This position requires working in outdoor and industrial conditions, including hot, humid, cold, and noisy environments, and following safety rules and wearing required safety equipment. The role may involve physical activity for up to 12 hours a day and working around moving equipment and machinery. This position is not eligible for visa support.

Requirements

High school diploma, or ability to complete GED requirements within six months of hire.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
Proficiency in mathematics and measurement.
Team-player capability demonstrated through past work experience or activities.
Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required.
Ability and willingness to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
Ability and willingness to work in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments and adhere strictly to safety rules, including wearing safety equipment.
Ability and willingness to lift, walk, climb, stoop, stand, push, and/or pull for up to 12 hours a day.
Ability and willingness to work around moving equipment and machinery and to pull and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform essential job functions safely and successfully consistent with ADA and applicable federal, state, and local standards, including qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in receiving.
Mastery of all receiving duties.
Verified troubleshooting skills.
Understanding of the chain of command.

Responsibilities

Assign, distribute, and monitor receiving operators’ work.
Coordinate team work assignments, including scheduling breaks and lunches.
Verify the completion and accuracy of paperwork.
Conduct housekeeping audits and ensure the area is maintained and cleaned.
Communicate with the shift supervisor and operations supervisor as necessary.
Assist in training employees in quality, truck receiving, and other tasks, and help ensure training and certifications are current.
Complete Leader Standard Work.
Communicate safety, quality, and truck-receiving production information during shift changeover meetings.
Use the scale program and PLC, and assist with vessel loading as needed.
Receive pellets at the port and record data for accurate billing.
Communicate professionally and courteously with suppliers and employees.
Ensure the scale area is safe and loads meet safety criteria; keep scales and ramps clean and free of debris.
Collect samples and test finished goods delivered by truck and/or rail.
Maintain QA/QC records and follow Quality Standard Operating Procedures.
Analyze equipment performance and quality results.
Keep the area neat and orderly, operate mobile equipment such as skid steers and telehandlers to move dust-collection bags, and clean accumulated dust.
Follow workplace and job safety procedures and complete required safety certification.
Communicate operational information, enter maintenance work requests as applicable, and promptly escalate issues for resolution.
Perform other duties as required and serve as a backup resource.