Copy of Compost Associate

• →Maintain cleanliness of facilities and equipment, including, sweeping, washing, hosing, and scrubbing.
• →Perform routine daily preventative maintenance on equipment including greasing, adjusting, and fueling.
• →Safely, correctly, and efficiently complete assigned tasks.
• →Perform general grounds maintenance using company-provided tools and equipment, such as, digging, raking, sweeping, mowing, weeding, and painting.
• →Take direction from supervisors and work within a team committed to safety, product quality, and performance.
• →Receive and understand instruction and training on the proper and safe use of equipment.
• →Be responsible for your workplace, tools, equipment, and personal safety.
• →Wear required PPE, and company supplied uniforms at all times.
• →Be alert to and report any possible security and safety concerns to management.

• Willing and able to work outside in all weather and in dirty and odorous conditions for majority of work schedule.
• Experience operating mowers, tractors, skid steers, forklifts, or wheel loaders ideal but not required.
• Prior work experience with composting, horticulture, agriculture, manufacturing, and / or construction ideal but not required.
• Familiar with basic hand tools.
• Able to accurately collect, record, and tabulate numerical data.
• Able to understand and follow written and oral directions in English.
• Able to read and write in English.
• Able to perform basic math skills.
• HS General Education Degree or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license to routinely operate the company pickup truck and drive offsite for supplies.
• A valid Forklift Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, or CDL driver’s license ideal but not required.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and/or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel as well as give hand
• signals.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, including heat, cold and rain.
• Able to speak clearly and hear, including via radio communications.
• Ability to stand and walk for entire shift.
• Ability to reach and pull with hands and arms; in addition to, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Will occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.