Assistant Technician

Divert Inc; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the circular economy is seeking an Assistant Technician in Mechanicsburg, PA. The role involves supporting food analysis and recovery processes, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and operating equipment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in manufacturing, and strong communication skills. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred.
• 6-12 months maintenance or auto mechanic experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Executes tasks including inspection, breakdown, cleaning, and stacking of organic material bins.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Operates hand pallet jacks and assists with basic PM tasks.

Skills

Communication

Basic computer proficiency

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand pallet jacks

Pressure washers

Job description

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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.

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

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.

Shifts Available

• 2/2/3, Days, 6 am to 6:30 pm
• 2/2/3, Nights, 6 pm to 6:30 am
  
  

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?

• $22/hr
• $2/hr night shift differential
• 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
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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