Apply Job Type Full-time Description Vanguard Renewables 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. We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, and unload products and materials within the facility. Responsibilities Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently. Load, unload, and transport materials to designated areas. Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations. Assist with managing the daily truck loads 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. 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 forklift certification/license. Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or industrial setting. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety. 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

High School Diploma Required Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with different types of forklifts (e.g., sit-down, stand-up, reach truck). 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. What We Offer Comprehensive health insurance benefits, including HSA option, with substantial employer premium contributions. Competitive, employer-sponsored (100% paid) dental, vision, and wellness benefits. 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 (FSA) options to support healthcare and dependent care expenses. Education and adoption assistance programs to support personal and family goals. Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunity in addition to competitive base salary. Robust paid time off supporting flexibility and work-life balance. Monthly cell phone and business 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. Salary Description $18-$22/hr