Company description

Our mission at CompostNow is to grow the composting movement by making it easy for our members to divert food waste and enrich soils. By hauling food scraps and delivering compost, we do the dirty work for them and ensure success. To build the movement, it is imperative to keep our members happy and ensure they’re receiving exceptional value from our commercial and residential services.

Job description

Responsibilities

You’ll be part of a small team in a startup environment. The core of this position is to receive compostable materials, and integrate them into our on farm composting process. As a Compost Creator you will interact directly with the Route Wranglers and Soil Slingers, coordinating the receipt of compostables, managing the mixing of materials (you will become a compost mixologist), constructing the compost windrows (long piles), sifting compost, and managing cleanliness of containers used to collect the food scrap inputs.

At a basic level, on farm compost creator:

• Managing the receipt of compostables
• Tipping food scrap collection containers (very heavy) onto compost pad for mixing
• Removing contamination from compostables after containers are tipped
• Mixing compostables and building active compost piles (using tractor, and other equipment)
• Managing cleanliness of collection containers, thoroughly washing each container with soap, pressure washer, etc.
• Sifting finished compost and preparing it for delivery

Your day may also include:

• Collecting data on the composting process such as: amount of compostables received, schedules of turning piles, temperatures, etc.
• Occasionally interacting with customers and the public, including possible field trips from schools and other tour type interactions
• Interacting closely with the farm manager at King of Crops and other farm employees throughout your day

About You

• Clean driving record and comfortable maneuvering large vehicles including tractors, bobcats, pick-up trucks, and trailers
• Strong commitment to safety of self and others
• Love of exceptional customer service, and a natural sense of hustle
• Strong desire to work with your head AND your hands
• Not afraid or put off by the ick factor of being up-close-and-personal with rotting and smelling materials
• Able to lift 50 pounds above your head
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all elements (rain, heat, cold, etc.)
• Detail oriented, with a demonstrated ability to work independently, multitask, problem solve, and react quickly to changing conditions
• Committed to communicating regularly and constructively with team members
• Experience driving commercial vehicles and operating heavy equipment a plus

Benefits

• Be a part of a small team where your contribution has a big impact
• Achieve healthy level of exercise while working!
• Opportunity for growth and increased opportunities within a startup environment
• Free CompostNow service & swag

Compensation

this position is: hourly, under $15/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline