Utility Operator

Enviva is looking for a Utility Operator that is responsible for all aspects of continuous operation of the chip mill, including safety, equipment operation, monitoring, machine set up and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment to include Volvo 180 wheel loader, Volvo 220 wheel loader with top clamp fork and caterpillar forest machine track loader.
• Inspect equipment daily.
• Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order.
• Proficiency in maintaining the proper paperwork.
• Ability to operate the machine in a timely and safe manner.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shift schedule.
• Responsible for other duties assigned for the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with heavy equipment operation 
• A quick learner, ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Safely and efficiently performs all essential functions of the job
• Superior cognitive and systems knowledge to achieve production goals.
• Develop and maintain accurate written records.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurement.
• Strong leadership abilities as demonstrated with past work experience or activities.

Working conditions

• 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 
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.

Physical requirements

• 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, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Last updated on Aug 13, 2024