Organic Waste Processing Operator

Vanguard Renewables; Gettysburg (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (includes HSA)

Dental, vision, wellness coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education and adoption assistance

Performance-based bonus

Paid time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Vanguard Renewables is seeking an ORF Organics Recycling Facility Operator to oversee depackaging of food waste, manage daily truck loads, and ensure safe, efficient operation of the facility. You will follow SOPs, record process data, and support maintenance and safety programs in a hands-on industrial setting.

Based in the United States, this role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate forklifts and other heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to regularly lift, move, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery/equipment including forklift.
• High School Diploma Required.

Responsibilities

• Depackaging of food waste and products brought into the facility.
• Assist with managing the daily truck loads.
• Communicate with team lead on daily depackaging workflow standards.
• Complete daily rounds of equipment and capture process flows.
• Accurately record all operational parameters and respond to unsatisfactory trends.
• Write work orders on work management software to track repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Assist in creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
• Supports and promotes the philosophy of maintaining an accident/incident free workplace.
• Adheres to, and has full working knowledge of, the company safety program.
• Will have limited oversight responsibility for outside contractors to ensure that they are working in a safe manner.
• Regularly communicates with internal personnel to ensure facility has upmost productivity within capacity limits.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports health and safety programs in all activities.
• Assist and supports outside contractors with on-site maintenance.
• Participate in plant housekeeping programs and material handling safety activities to ensure safe working conditions.
• Participate in the planning and execution of preventative maintenance activities.
• Reliable and on-time attendance.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Driver's license

Lifting 50 lbs

Forklift operation

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Windows-based applications

MS Office

Job description

Vanguard Renewables is seeking an ORF Organics Recycling Facility Operator to oversee depackaging of food waste, manage daily truck loads, and ensure safe, efficient operation of the facility. You will follow SOPs, record process data, and support maintenance and safety programs in a hands-on industrial setting.

Based in the United States, this role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate forklifts and other heavy equipment.