Enviva is seeking a Crane Operator.

Responsibilities

Enviva is seeking a Crane Operator who will be responsible for unloading logs from log delivery trucks, storing longs in a stack under the portal cane and feeding logs to the log processing line.

• Load and unload bundles from trucks using portal crane.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories in order to prevent malfunctions and damage.

• Move levers (with both hands), depress foot petals (with both feet) and turn dials to operate crane, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving and placing loads.
• Monitor logs being fed into the debarker drum and notify chipper operator of any problems (i.e. hung up logs, jams, etc.).
• Lubricate crane parts in adherence with manufacturer and company recommendations.
• Maintain contact with Area Mill Manager and coworkers.
• General housekeeping during down time to include shoveling, sweeping and hosing to clean area.

• Adhere to all plant environmental, health and safety guidelines, policies and practice.

Qualifications

• Complete understanding of log loading/handling equipment to include but not limited to the Wagner (one-bite) log loader, Volvo wheel loader, crane, chipper and on site forklifts.
• Working knowledge of the log yards layout and proper log sorting ability.
• Working knowledge of the green chain, lumber package storage.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year months experience in operating earth-moving or other heavy equipment.

• 12 months experience in operating material moving, loading or unloading equipment.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience inspection material moving equipment.
• At least 1 year of experience in crane operation in construction, manufacturing or repair setting.

• At least 1 year of experience performing safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• OSHA 10 General Industry Certification and ability to pass Enviva-generated hazard recognition test.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to detect visually and to possibly remove or eject in-feed logs for embedded rocks or other saw damaging debris.
• Log grading ability.

• Stay in seated position at approximate 30 degree angle for long periods of time without a break (up to four hours at a time).
• Ability to be bounced around by the vibration of crane.
• Skilled in crane operations or comparable heavy machinery operations experience.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work from high elevations.

Work Environment

• Work in all types of weather conditions.
• Occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces at or above 50 feet on an occasional basis during each shift.
• Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.