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The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world's largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

The Mobile Grinding Operator is responsible for the logistical movement and resizing of raw material through a grinding attachment on specific mobile equipment and storing the resized product or entering it into the operational process. Operates equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety/quality standards.

Conduct safe operations of heavy industrial equipment per the company standards such as front-end loaders, grapple loaders and forestry machine knuckle-boom loaders to unload/load trucks and load raw material into production equipment and storage areas.

Conduct safe operations of grinding attachment to resize raw material to target specifications and store in target areas of wood yard.

Collect grinding samples for quality team to ensure operations meet target specs.

Support daily woodyard operations to ensure target safety, quality, and productivity targets.

Inspect equipment and inform appropriate point of contact of potentially unsafe and/or improperly operating equipment.

Perform daily checks and basic heavy equipment maintenance, including blowing, washing, and greasing, to keep equipment in clean, good working order.

Perform routine grinding attachment maintenance to ensure proper working order.

Understand raw material mix/blend, mix piles, and mix targets when feeding various types of fiber into process.

Proficiency in maintaining the proper documentation.

Perform daily housekeeping duties of work area to keep it up to company standards.

Responsible for other duties assigned for the job.

5+ years previous heavy industrial equipment experience.

Internal company mobile equipment certification required.

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.

Proficient in mathematics and measurement.

A valid driver's license and ability to commute.

A quick learner, ability to work with little to no supervision.

Self-motivated and diligent, confident working alone, constantly thinking about the next step and the next opportunity to help the team succeed, willing to step outside of area of direct responsibility to get the job done, focuses on achieving results/outcomes.

High school diploma or GED.

2-year Bachelor of Science degree.

Experience with grinders/chippers in the forestry/construction/demolition industry.

10+ years previous heavy industrial equipment experience.

Valid Commercial Driver's License.

Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees; work in all types of weather conditions.

Must be able to walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.

Willing and able to climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces up to 25 feet on an occasional basis.

Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing required safety personal protective equipment.

Willing and able to operate heavy material moving equipment requiring extended periods of sitting, as well as regularly perform tasks such as occasionally pushing and/or pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, and standing.

Ability to operate levers with both hands while seated for long periods.

Ability to bend, squat, climb and lift items above shoulders occasionally.

Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery.

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.

This position will require monthly travel to different Enviva plant sites within Southern NC/Northern SC. Occasional travel may be required outside of Southern NC/Northern SC for various training requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa support.

Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.