Food Recovery Technician Assistant

Divert; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

Divert is hiring Assistant Technicians in Bakersfield, CA to support food analysis and recovery processes. Under the Lead Technician, you will perform prep, cleaning, and light maintenance in our analytics and RNG facilities.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 10:00 am–6:30 pm and includes benefits such as health, vision, and dental coverage, life insurance, PTO, and opportunities for advancement within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6–12 months experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred.
• Experience with hand pallet jacks preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency and mathematical skills.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, sorting and processing packaged food product to be donated.
• Inspecting, breaking down, cleaning, and stacking organic material bins.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; escalate concerns as needed.
• Operate hand pallet jacks.
• Assist Lead Technician with basic tasks and other operational activities.
• Participate in shift handoffs, trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand pallet jacks

Job description

Divert is hiring Assistant Technicians in Bakersfield, CA to support food analysis and recovery processes. Under the Lead Technician, you will perform prep, cleaning, and light maintenance in our analytics and RNG facilities.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 10:00 am–6:30 pm and includes benefits such as health, vision, and dental coverage, life insurance, PTO, and opportunities for advancement within a mission-driven organization.