Job Overview:
We are seeking a Waste Operator to join our team at Goterra. As a Waste Operator, you will play a crucial role in managing and processing incoming organic waste and ensuring smooth operations.
Main Responsibilities:
* Manual handling of solid and liquid organic (food) waste materials
* Removal of contaminants from the waste stream, including glass, soft plastics, and metal
* Sorting and separating general waste, recycling, and organic waste into individual piles, recording information in the company digital database
* Managing waste processing from receipt to delivery, including de-packing, maceration, and storage unit delivery
* Operating waste handling machinery, such as bobcats, conveyors, and de-packaging machines, performing autonomous maintenance
* Cleaning and maintaining waste management facilities, yards, and equipment to a high standard
* Documenting inputs and outputs of organic waste and non-organics in the digital platform at shift end
* Supporting service technicians with biological services, handling live larvae before and after each cycle
* Harvesting live larvae and separating by-products
* Cleaning and maintaining equipment
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Experience in a similar role, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment
* Operating experience with machinery, such as bobcats, forklifts, and other equipment (advantageous)
* A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
* The ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 20kgs, working on feet for shift duration, and handling food waste and live larvae
* A quick learner, enjoying a team environment
* A passion for environmental sustainability, addressing climate challenges
Benefits:
* Joining a pioneering organization tackling climate challenges
* Opportunities for skill development and learning (forklift license, certifications, training courses)
* Potential for career advancement