Organics Receiving Area (ORA) Operator

Organics Receiving Area OperatorVanguard 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.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the depackaging of food waste and products brought into the facilityAssist with managing the daily truck loadsCommunicates with team lead on daily depackaging workflow standardsComplete daily rounds of equipment and capture process flowsAccurately record all operational parameters and respond to unsatisfactory trendsWrite work orders on work management software to track repairs and scheduled maintenanceAssist in creating and maintaining Standard Operating ProceduresSupports and promotes the philosophy of maintaining an accident/incident free workplaceAdheres 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 mannerRegularly communicates with internal personnel to ensure facility has upmost productivity within capacity limitsDemonstrates knowledge of and supports health and safety programs in all activities.Assist and supports outside contractors with on-site maintenanceParticipate in plant housekeeping programs and material handling safety activities to ensure safe working conditionsParticipate in the planning and execution of preventative maintenance activitiesReliable and on-time attendanceOther duties as requiredSkills and QualificationsValid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle is requiredAbility to regularly lift, move, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbsAbility to operate heavy machinery/equipment including forkliftHigh School Diploma RequiredPreferred 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 ConditionsWork 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 are closely adhered to.What We OfferComprehensive 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.