Organics Receiving Area (ORA) Operator at Vanguard Renewables

Town of Eden, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Depackaging, Food Waste Management, Heavy Machinery Operation, Safety Procedures, Data Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures, Preventative Maintenance, Communication, Teamwork, Record Keeping, Housekeeping, Material Handling, Problem Solving, Reliability, Attendance

Industry

Environmental Services

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 ORA Floor 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 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.

Responsibilities

The ORA Operator is responsible for the depackaging of food waste and managing daily truck loads. They also communicate workflow standards and maintain operational parameters.