# Pellet Mill Operator at Enviva

> United States · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aenviva%3A8034538003 (read 2026-11-12).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Enviva](https://alderhq.app/companies/enviva)
- Location text: Franklin, VA; Southampton - Non-Exempt
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Franklin, VA; Southampton - Non-Exempt")
- Posted: 2026-10-15 (27 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/enviva/jobs/8034538003

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 35756): p25 $55k, median $85k, p75 $140k

## Description (the employer's text)

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.

As a Pellet Mill Operator, you will operate and maintain several pellet mills, ensuring optimal feed rates, adjusting rolls/dies, and monitoring pellet quality to meet company standards; assist in conducting QC testing, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, perform ash tests, and maintain a clean work environment.

### Responsibilities

- Analyze equipment performance and make necessary tooling and equipment changes to produce desired throughput and quality results.
- Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition.
- Review work order specifications or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, extracting, forming, pressing and compacting materials to produce pellets.
- Adjust machine components to regulate speed, pressure and temperatures of machine, amount, dimensions and flow of materials and ingredients.
- Monitor machine operations and observes indicator lights and gauges, such as thermometers, voltage meters and timers to detect malfunctions.
- Perform/coordinate maintenance on equipment per job instructions.
- Perform/coordinate housekeeping to required standard.
- Maintain consistent production quality to required standard.
- Follow all workplace and job safety procedures.
- Complete accurate reporting as required.
- Communicate operational information as required.
- Enter maintenance work requests as applicable.
- Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution.
### Qualifications

- Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
- Proficient in mathematics and measurements
- Ability to read data and trends to make appropriate process adjustments.
- Proven record in upholding safety standards.
### Preferred Qualifications - What Sets You Apart

- High School Diploma or GED.
- At least two (2) years of previous manufacturing experience.
- Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
### 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.
- Work at elevated heights and on slippery or uneven surfaces.
- Adapt to working within a team or alone, with minimal supervision.
### 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.
- Ability to climb a crane in excess of 100 feet high.
- Ability to work from heights (at least 20 feet off the ground).
- Able to climb vertical ladders (fixable or portable) at unbroken lengths of up to 20 feet.
- Able to climb multiple flights of steps, angled ramps as needed.
- Able to work on computer screen format for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
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

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