Receiving Operator - bulk materials

Enviva•Chesapeake, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Operator receives pellets at a port facility, performs quality testing, and carries out housekeeping duties to keep the work area clean and maintained. The role includes recording receiving data for accurate billing, ensuring loads and the scale area meet safety criteria, collecting and testing samples, maintaining quality records, and operating mobile equipment to move dust collection bags. At the Port of Wilmington, the operator may also operate a shuttle wagon as directed. The position requires following safety procedures, communicating operational information, submitting maintenance requests when applicable, and escalating issues promptly. The operator may serve as a backup resource and perform other duties as required.

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 qualities demonstrated through past work experience or activities.
Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required, and understand maritime requirements.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments, including occasional temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
Willingness and ability to adhere strictly to safety rules and regulations, 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 in accordance with the ADA and applicable federal, state, and local standards, including qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

Skilled in using Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Receive pellets into the port and record data to ensure accurate billing.
Ensure the scale area is safe and that loads meet safety criteria.
Keep the scale and ramps clean and free of debris.
Communicate professionally and courteously with suppliers.
At the Port of Wilmington, operate the shuttle wagon as directed.
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 make quality results.
Keep the work area neat and orderly, clean accumulated dust, and operate mobile equipment such as a Bobcat and Lull to move dust collection bags.
Follow workplace and job safety procedures and complete required safety certification.
Communicate operational information as required, enter maintenance work requests when applicable, and promptly escalate issues for resolution.
Perform other duties as required and serve as a backup resource.