Compost Facility Operator

Bioenergy Devco is hiring a Compost Facility Operator in Delaware to assist with daily composting operations and facility maintenance. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and physical ability to work outdoors in various conditions. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, performing equipment maintenance, and following safety protocols. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and may benefit from experience in agriculture or construction. Advancement opportunities are available.
This position will assist with all day-to-day composting operations and facility maintenance. The ideal candidate is reliable, dependable, hardworking, and completes work with attention to detail. Position reports to the Compost Operations Manager. The position offers advancement opportunities to the right candidate with successful completion of training and experience. Positions include Compost Operator and A.D. Operator of the new multi-million-dollar Anaerobic Digestor currently under construction at the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS \u007C EXPERIENCE
• 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, fork lifts, 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 REQUIRED 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility and Physical Strength:
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs to access various areas of the facility.
• Must have the physical strength to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs pounds.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary throughout the shift.

Environmental Conditions:
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including exposure to high and low temperatures, humidity, rain, and wind.
• Capable of withstanding strong or unpleasant odors and common food allergens

Work at Heights and Confined Spaces:
• May need to be harnessed to safety reach areas of the facility for maintenance or inspection, sometimes at heights or in confined spaces.
• Must be comfortable working at elevated heights or in confined spaces as part of routine duties.

Sensory and Communication Requirements:
• Must have adequate vision, hearing, and dexterity to perform duties safely and effectively, with or without assistive devices or accommodations.
• Capable of communicating effectively in an industrial setting to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Additional Physical Requirements:
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary, which may include respiratory protection, gloves, hard hats, and protective clothing.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable 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.