What should new gym members start off with?

If you want to make the most of your time I'd focus on the big compound lifts:

Squat
Deadlift
Bench Press
Overhead Press
Barbell Row
Lat Pull-down (or chinups if you can do them)

Don't be afraid to start off super light. You're probably going to be sore the first time back in the gym. There are a lot of good programs out there but you may be limited at planet fitness since they don't have a lot of free weight options.

Do you think its more important for me to focus on the treadmill right now or is it ok to just lift

Grab some weight and move it. Expect some soreness. Mix some free weight, cable, and machine exercises. Don't forget legs and shoulders. Warm up first, and stretch before, and after. If you're at a gym that has spin classes, try it out.

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Do you think its more important for me to focus on the treadmill right now or is it ok to just lift

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Honestly I'd stick to weights. Treadmills are boring as shite to me and my experience is that if your muscles get bigger (even just a little) you will be burning more calories all the time.

I lost 15 lbs (7% of my bodyweight) in 2 months just by lifting and eating more (clean) calories and no cardio.

Everyone is different and have different goals though so your mileage may vary.

Not every planet fitness will let you deadlift, so be aware of that. The above advice is good: big compound lifts. I'll add that elliptical can be good cardio too, and less impact on your knees if you're bigger. The heart is a muscle too, don't neglect it.

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but it has been over 8 years since I consistently worked out.

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Start out light. Don't overdo it your first few weeks.

And the foam roller is my best friend at the gym.

I want to lose like 30 pounds im 6'0 even 250

How quickly do you get out of breath from just walking? Does it feel like you're dying from going up a flight of stairs? Everybody is in a different spot physically, so its hard to say. If you can do a mile on an elliptical and not be dying then start with a lifting program. If you feel like you're going to pass out from climbing a flight of stairs, then start on an elliptical for a few weeks first. I believe a lot of people go too hard too fast and fall off completely when they can't keep up. Ultimately, just try to constantly challenge yourself. When something gets easy, make it harder, otherwise you are wasting your time.