Processor
West Saint Paul, MNFull-time$18/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Vanguard Renewables is hiring a Processor. Vanguard Renewables, a national leader in environmental services and waste‑to‑renewable energy projects, seeks a Processor to sort and process recyclable materials, operate equipment, maintain safety standards, and support team productivity at its on‑site facility in St Paul, MN.
Key focus areas include 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., and Maintain a clean and organized working environment to ensure safe and efficient operations..
Important skills include Sorting And Processing Recyclable Materials, Operating Equipment And Machinery, Maintaining Clean And Organized Working Environment, Following Safety Protocols, Monitoring And Reporting Equipment Issues, and Meeting Productivity And Quality Goals. Preferred (not required): Manufacturing Or Industrial Processing Environment Experience, Safety Procedures And Best Practices, Responding Quickly To Changing Conditions, and Analyzing Operational Data.
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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 Lead Supervisor, the Processor will play a vital role in the sorting and processing of recyclable materials from manufacturing and distribution centers.
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.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience Required
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.
Preferred:
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).
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
5
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$18.00 - $18.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55104
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
50156
Job Benefits
Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
401(k).
Paid time off (PTO).
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