Crane Operator

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p>Enviva is seeking a Crane Operator who will be responsible for unloading logs from log delivery trucks, storing logs in a stack under the portal cane and feeding logs to the log processing line.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Load and unload bundles from trucks using portal crane.</li> <li>Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions and damage.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Monitor logs being fed into the debarker drum and notify chipper operator of any problems (i.e. hung up logs, jams, etc.).</li> <li>Escalate visual issues and remove eject in-feed logs for embedded rocks or other saw damaging debris.</li> <li>Lubricate crane parts in adherence with manufacturer and company recommendations.</li> <li>Maintain contact with Area Mill Manager and coworkers.</li> <li>General housekeeping during down time to include shoveling, sweeping and hosing to clean area.</li> <li>Adhere to all plant environmental, health and safety guidelines, policies and practice.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Working knowledge of the log yards layout, proper log sorting, log grading, green chain, and lumber package storage.</li> <li>At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.</li> <li>At least 1 year experience in operating earth-moving, crane, or other heavy equipment, moving material, loading or unloading equipment.</li> <li>Strong verbal communication skills.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart</strong></p> <ul> <li>3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment</li> <li>3-5 years' experience in operating earth-moving, crane, or other heavy equipment, moving material, loading or unloading equipment.</li> <li>At least 1 year of experience inspection material moving equipment, crane operation in construction, manufacturing or repair setting, performing safety inspections&l