Assistant Technician

Divertinc; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A circular economy company is looking for an Assistant Technician to support food analysis and recovery processes. Responsibilities include cleaning, organizing, and maintaining equipment. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in industrial settings. The position offers competitive pay at $20 per hour and comprehensive health benefits among other perks.

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment preferred.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Willing to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Execute tasks including inspection and cleaning of organic material bins.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Operate hand pallet jacks and assist with basic PM tasks.

Skills

Basic computer proficiency

Strong written and verbal communication

Experience in maintenance or industrial settings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pressure washers

Hand pallet jacks

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide to people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food–Prevent, Provide, Power–Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment.

What you’ll do

Divert’s Assistant Technicians play a pivotal role in the food analysis and recovery process as they execute on various prep, cleaning, light maintenance and other activities. Under the direction of the Lead Technician our Assistant Technicians work in our Analytics, Modular and complete RNG facilities.

Shift Available

This position is a safety-sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her safety as well as the safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Executes on various tasks including the inspection, breakdown, cleaning, and stacking of organic material bins
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and escalates concerns to Lead Technician or Managers in real time
• Operation of hand pallet jacks
• Assists Lead Technician with basic PM tasks and other operational activities as assigned
• Participation in all shift handoff meetings, scheduled trainings, and other meeting as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them, including but not limited to frequently require the ability to drive a forklift, sit; hear or talk: use close vision; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects; and type and manipulate controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Must be able to bend, stand, walk, sit, kneel frequently
• Is comfortable operating equipment and repetitive tasks throughout their shift
• Is able to handle potential changes in temperature on site, humidity and wetness in working areas

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
• 6-12 months maintenance, industrial maintenance, or auto mechanic experience preferred
• Experience operating pressure washers and hand pallet jacks preferred
• Basic computer proficiency and mathematical skills
• Ability and comfort with performing routine tasks
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English (preferred)
• Willing to work overtime

What’s in it for you

• $20 per hour
• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.