Enviva

Produces sustainable wood pellets for bioenergy

Lead Receiving Operator

Shipping & ReceivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChesapeake, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required.
High school diploma or ability to complete GED requirements within six months of hire.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
Proficiency in mathematics and measurement.
Proficiency using Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Skilled operational knowledge of the scale program and programmable logic controller (PLC).
Ability to operate mobile equipment such as a skid steer and telehandler.
Ability to complete safety certification as required for the position.

Responsibilities

Assign, distribute, and monitor the work of receiving operators; coordinate work assignments, including scheduling breaks and lunches.
Verify that procedures and paperwork are completed accurately and that the area is maintained and cleaned.
Conduct housekeeping audits and keep the area neat, orderly, and free of accumulated dust; keep the scale and ramps clean and free of debris.
Communicate with shift and operations supervisors as necessary and share safety, quality, and truck-receiving production information during shift-change meetings.
Assist in training employees in quality, truck receiving, and other tasks, ensuring employees maintain required training and certifications.
Complete Leader Standard Work.
Assist with vessel loading as needed.
Receive pellets into the port and record data to ensure accurate billing.
Communicate professionally and courteously with suppliers and employees.
Ensure the scale area is safe and loads meet safety criteria.
Collect samples and test finished goods delivered by truck and/or rail.
Maintain quality assurance and quality control records and follow Quality Standard Operating Procedures.
Analyze equipment performance and quality results.
Operate mobile equipment to move dust-collection bags.
Follow workplace and job safety procedures.
Communicate operational information as required, enter maintenance work requests as applicable, and promptly escalate issues for resolution.
Perform other duties as required and serve as a backup resource as needed.

Desired Qualifications

One year of receiving experience.
Mastery of all receiving duties.
Verified troubleshooting skills.
Understanding of the chain of command.

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

Other compensation: performance bonus, equity, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Education reimbursement
401(k)
HSA employer contributions
Paid time off.
12 Paid holidays.
Parental leave

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

Salary Range

$25.29—$37.93 USD

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.

Salary Range 25.29 - 37.93 USD

About the Company

Enviva

Produces sustainable wood pellets for bioenergy

Enviva Biomass produces sustainable wood pellets used as a low-carbon alternative to coal. It sources low-value wood residues from forestry by-products to manufacture pellets and sells them mainly to power plants and energy producers under long-term contracts, ensuring stable revenue. The pellets enable clients to reduce carbon emissions and meet regulatory or sustainability goals, while Enviva maintains a scalable supply chain and focuses on sustainable forest management, local job creation, and community development. Compared with competitors, Enviva emphasizes sourcing from forestry by-products, long-term contracts, and a defined supply chain to ensure consistent production and supply. The company's goal is to provide a reliable, low-carbon biomass energy option that helps clients lower emissions, supports sustainable forestry practices, and promotes economic development in the communities where it operates.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Bethesda, MD
Founded: 2004

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