Assistant Technician

Divert; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Divert in Lexington, NC seeks an Assistant Technician to play a vital role in the food analysis and recovery process. Responsibilities include inspecting organic material bins, operating equipment, and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in a manufacturing environment.

The position offers $20/hr along with health, vision, and dental benefits. Additionally, opportunities for advancement in a rapidly growing organization are available. Employment contingent on background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience preferred.
• 6-12 months maintenance, industrial maintenance, or auto mechanic experience preferred.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Inspect, break down, clean, and stack organic material bins.
• Operate equipment including forklift and sweeper as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic computer proficiency

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pressure washers

Forklifts

Job description

About Divert

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

Reporting to the Plant Supervisors, 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.

Divert’s Lexington, NC facility receives unsold food from clients, analyzes the content, separates the packaging from the organics that can then be digested, ultimately processing the mixed liquor through our anaerobic digestion tank. The end result is renewable natural gas (RNG) tied into a local NG pipeline.

Shifts Available

• Days, 2/2/3, 6a to 6p

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
• Wear proper PPE for duties assigned.
• Operating other equipment as assigned, i.e. sweeper, power washers, HMI interfaces.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and escalates concerns to Supervisor or Managers in real time
• Forklift duties include unloading trucks and processing food waste.
• Assist 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 forklifts preferred
• Basic computer proficiency and mathematical skills
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English (preferred)
• Willing to work overtime

What’s in it for you?

• $20/hr
• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Life Insurance
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization

Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

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.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact the Divert Recruiting Team, [e-mail]