Organics Recycling Facility Operator

Vanguard Renewables; Gettysburg (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus opportunity

401(k)

PTO

Phone reimbursement

Job summary

Vanguard Renewables seeks an ORF Organics Recycling Facility Operator to join the Weston, MA-based operations team in a full-time capacity.

You will depack waste, help manage daily truck loads, and capture process data while adhering to safety standards and SOPs. The role supports preventative maintenance and collaborates with leads to optimize site performance and productivity.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate heavy equipment.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Proficiency with Windows-based apps (Outlook/Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Depackaging of food waste and products entering the facility.
• Manage daily truck loads and coordinate with team lead.
• Record operational parameters and monitor trends.
• Write and track work orders for repairs and maintenance.
• Support safety programs and common operating procedures.
• Assist with preventative maintenance planning.
• Maintain onsite housekeeping and material handling safety.

Skills

Driver's license

Forklift operator

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Full-time

Description

(ORF) Organics Recycling Facility Operator

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.

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, 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 are closely adhered to.

What We Offer

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone 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

Salary Description

$20-$25/hr