Mobile Equipment Operator

Enviva•Franklin, VA

11h•$22 - $23

About The Position

The Mobile Equipment Operator is responsible for the logistical movement of raw and finished production through the operational process on assigned shifts. The role operates equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety and quality standards. The operator safely handles heavy industrial equipment to move logs and fiber, supports process targets, monitors and adjusts wood yard control room parameters, and performs equipment checks, basic maintenance, paperwork, and housekeeping. The role also includes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Internal company certification is required.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
Proficiency in mathematics and measurement.
Willingness and ability to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
Willingness and ability to work around moving equipment and machinery.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA and applicable federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous heavy industrial equipment experience, a driving license, or certification.

Responsibilities

Safely operate heavy industrial equipment, including front-end loaders, clamp forks, and Caterpillar forest machine track loaders, to unload log trucks and load logs into production equipment and log storage areas.
Inspect equipment and inform the appropriate point of contact about potentially unsafe or improperly operating equipment.
Understand mix, mix piles, and mix targets when feeding various types of fiber into the process.
Perform daily checks and basic maintenance, including blowing, washing, and greasing equipment.
Monitor and adjust wood yard control room operating parameters to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets.
Maintain proper paperwork.
Perform daily housekeeping duties to keep the work area up to company standards.
Perform other duties assigned for the job.