Recycling Facility Operator

Job Description

Vanguard Renewables is the premier anaerobic digester developer/owner/operator in the United States. Our closed-loop anaerobic digestion process converts organic waste and cow manure into green electricity or renewable natural gas as well as other related “value-added” products.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Organics Recycling Facility (ORF) Operator performs skilled work that is necessary for operating the day-to-day functions of de-packaging food waste.

Location: Agawam, MA.

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

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 the 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

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 is 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.

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