Organics Receiving Area (ORA) Operator

Vanguard Renewables; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA

Dental, vision and wellness benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

Education and adoption assistance

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Vanguard Renewables, based in Weston, Massachusetts, is seeking an ORA Operator to perform skilled work in depackaging food waste and supporting day-to-day plant operations.

You will depack food waste, manage daily truck loads, record parameters, and assist with maintenance and safety programs while following SOPs and site safety rules. This role requires a valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and High School Diploma; industrial setting experience is preferred.

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.
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) preferred.

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.
• Record operational parameters and respond to unsatisfactory trends.
• Write work orders to track repairs and maintenance.
• Assist in creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support safety programs and ensure safe work practices.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Operate heavy machinery/Forklift

Windows applications (Outlook/Word/Ex​

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

Description

Vanguard Renewables, based in Weston, Massachusetts, is a national leader in environmental services and the development of food and dairy waste-to-renewable energy projects. The Company builds, owns, and operates on-farm anaerobic digestion facilities and is continuing to scale through an extensive national expansion of its Farm Powered ® platform. It is committed to advancing decarbonization by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farms and food waste, generating renewable energy, and supporting regenerative agriculture on partner farms. Vanguard Renewables is a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Organics Receiving Area ("ORA") Operator performs skilled work that is necessary in operating the day-to-day functions of depackaging food waste.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the depackaging of food waste and products brought into the facility
• Assist with managing the daily truck loads
• Communicates 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

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle is required
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maintenance and operating experience in an industrial processing environment.
• Operational experience may be supplemented with military experience or training in a related field.
• A relevant background in safety procedures/practices.
• Able to quickly respond to rapidly changing conditions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and to make sound recommendations on conditions.
• Fundamental proficiency in Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) on a PC or tablet required.

Working Conditions

• Work locations are industrial and agricultural, indoor and outdoors.
• Limited exposure to hazardous materials and/or toxic fumes will require the use of approved personal protective equipment. Regular exposure to heat, noise, flammable materials, rotating equipment, and other conditions normally encountered in an industrial environment should be expected.
• Vanguard Renewables will ensure all applicable work rules and safety requirements be closely adhered to.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits, including HSA option, with substantial employer premium contributions.
• Competitive, employer-sponsored (100% paid) dental, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Basic employer-paid life and disability insurance, with optional supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) retirement program with employer match and immediate eligibility.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options to support healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Education and adoption assistance programs to support personal and family goals.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunity in addition to competitive base salary.
• Robust paid time off supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Monthly cell phone and business expense reimbursement.

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.