Processor

Vanguard Renewables • St. Paul, MN

11h

About The Position

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 Lead Supervisor, the Processor will play a vital role in the sorting and processing of recyclable materials from manufacturing and distribution centers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to regularly lift, move, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs (occasionally up to 75 lbs).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat/cold, and liquids.
• Experience operating assembly line equipment and forklifts (or willingness to train).
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet daily production goals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial processing environment.
• Forklift certification.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and best practices.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing conditions and analyze operational data.
• Basic proficiency in Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Sort and process recyclable materials from manufacturers and distribution centers according to company and environmental standards.
• Operate equipment and machinery used in the recycling process, including conveyors, grinders, crushers, balers, and pumps.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe workplace.
• Monitor and report equipment issues or safety concerns to management.
• Meet productivity and quality goals set by management.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely processing of materials.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new employees as needed.
• Participate in plant housekeeping programs and material handling safety activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

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