Organics Receiving Area (ORA) Operator

Vanguard Renewables • Amelia Court House, VA

7d

About The Position

Vanguard Renewables is a national environmental services company that develops food and dairy waste-to-renewable energy projects. The Organics Receiving Area (ORA) Operator performs skilled work supporting the day-to-day operation of food-waste depackaging at an anaerobic digestion facility. The role reports to the Operations Manager and works with internal personnel, team leads, and outside contractors to keep the facility operating safely and productively within capacity limits.

Work takes place in industrial and agricultural settings, both indoors and outdoors. Conditions may include heat, noise, flammable materials, rotating equipment, and limited exposure to hazardous materials or toxic fumes. Approved personal protective equipment is required where applicable. The position pays $25 per hour.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to regularly lift, move, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery or equipment, including a forklift.
• High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Maintenance and operating experience in an industrial processing environment.
• Operational experience supplemented by military experience or training in a related field.
• Relevant background in safety procedures and practices.
• Ability to respond quickly to rapidly changing conditions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and make sound recommendations about conditions.
• Fundamental proficiency with Windows-based applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, on a PC or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Depackage food waste and products brought into the facility.
• Assist with managing daily truckloads.
• Communicate with the team lead about daily depackaging workflow standards.
• Complete daily equipment rounds and capture process flows.
• Accurately record operational parameters and respond to unsatisfactory trends.
• Write work orders in work management software to track repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Assist in creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support and promote an accident- and incident-free workplace.
• Follow and maintain working knowledge of the company safety program.
• Provide limited oversight of outside contractors to ensure they work safely.
• Communicate regularly with internal personnel to support facility productivity within capacity limits.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and support health and safety programs in all activities.
• Assist and support outside contractors with on-site maintenance.
• Participate in plant housekeeping programs and material-handling safety activities.
• Participate in planning and executing preventative maintenance activities.
• Maintain reliable, on-time attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits, including an HSA option, with substantial employer premium contributions.
• Employer-sponsored dental, vision, and wellness benefits, paid 100% by the employer.
• 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 options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Education and adoption assistance programs.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Paid time off.
• Monthly cell phone and business expense reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED