Lead Receiving Operator

Enviva
Pascagoula, MS
On-site

Who this role is best for

Operations-focused individuals with mechanical aptitude and leadership experience will find this lead role in the industrial bioenergy sector in Pascagoula, MS.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior experience in industrial logistics and a track record of supervising teams would be well-suited for this leadership role.
    — “In addition to receiving operator duties, this position will assign distribute and monitor work of receiving operators.”
  • Those with a background in quality assurance and familiarity with Windows-based tools would align with the technical and procedural demands of the role.
    — “Skilled in use of Windows, Excel, Word and Outlook”
  • Individuals who have operated mobile industrial equipment and can manage physical labor in extreme conditions would thrive here.
    — “Operate mobile equipment such as skid steer and telehandler to move dust collection bags”

Things to consider

  • The role demands physical stamina and adaptability to work in extreme outdoor temperatures.
    — “Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees”
  • Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S., as visa sponsorship is not available.
    — “This position is not eligible for visa support.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize leadership experience and your ability to train and supervise teams in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Assist in training of employees in quality, truck receiving, and other tasks to ensure employees keep up with training and certifications”
  • Highlight your mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial equipment and safety procedures.
    — “Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude”
  • Showcase your attention to detail and compliance with procedures, especially in quality control and documentation.
    — “Verify completion and accuracy of all paperwork”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work in rotating shifts and handle long hours in physically demanding environments.
    — “Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required”
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in data entry and tracking systems, particularly in relation to scale and production processes.
    — “Skilled operational knowledge of scale program and PLC”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Experience in receiving
  • Experience in quality control
Typical background
Experience in industrial operationsExperience in quality control

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical AptitudeTroubleshooting SkillsPLCScale ProgramQuality ControlHousekeeping

Preferred

Receiving ExperienceTroubleshooting SkillsUnderstanding Of Chain Of Command

Stack & domain

WindowsExcelWordOutlookLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkReceivingQuality Assurance

About the role

Original posting from Enviva via Greenhouse

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.

Essential Job Functions: In addition to receiving operator duties, this position will assign distribute and monitor work of receiving operators. This position will also verify procedures and paperwork is completed properly and area is properly maintained and cleaned.

Lead responsibilities:

Coordinate work assignment with team to include scheduling breaks/lunches

Verify completion and accuracy of all paperwork

Housekeeping audit

Communicate with shift supervisor and operations supervisor as necessary

Assist in training of employees in quality, truck receiving, and other tasks to ensure employees keep up with training and certifications

Complete Leader Standard Work

Communicate in shift changeover meeting on safety, quality, production of truck receiving

Skilled operational knowledge of scale program and PLC

Assist with vessel loading as needed

Receiving:

Receive pellets into the port, record data to ensure accurate billing

Communicate in a professional, courteous manner with our suppliers and employees

Ensure safety of scale area and that loads meet safety criteria

Keep scale and ramps clean and free of debris

Quality:

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

Skilled in use of Windows, Excel, Word and Outlook

Housekeeping:

Keep area generally neat and orderly

Operate mobile equipment such as skid steer and telehandler to move dust collection bags

Keep area clean of accumulated dust

Follow all workplace and job safety procedures

General:

Complete safety certification as required for the position

Communicate operational information as required

Enter maintenance work requests as applicable

Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution

Perform other duties as required and serve as a back-up resource as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required

High school diploma or able to complete GED requirements with six months of hire

Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions

Proficient in mathematics and measurement

Team player demonstrated with past work experience or activities

Preferred Qualifications:

One-year experience in receiving

Mastery of all duties in receiving

Verified troubleshooting skills

Understanding of chain of command

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

This position is not eligible for visa support.

EEO Statement 

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.

Source: Enviva careers (Greenhouse)

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