Assistant Technician

About Divert

Divert, Inc. is an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™. The company creates advanced technologies and sustainable infrastructure to prevent wasted food, driving social and environmental impact.

Today, the U.S. alone generates more than 100 million tons of wasted food annually, with over 50% going to landfills or incinerators. What’s more, wasted food contributes 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Divert is tackling these crises head on, delivering immense progress towards eliminating wasted food through its unique solutions – from converting wasted food into renewable fuels to feeding those in need.

Divert works with the top retailers in the industry, including Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons, CVS, Kroger, Target, and others, and nearly 5,400 retail stores across the U.S., providing technology, logistics, and anaerobic digestion facilities to help retailers reach their sustainability goals. The company processes more than 232,000 tons of wasted food a year and, through its collaboration with some of the nation’s largest food retailers and relationships with local food banks and nonprofits, Divert has facilitated the donation of more than 10 million pounds of food to people, rather than going to waste.

Position Summary:

Divert’s Assistant Technicians play a pivotal role in the food analysis and recovery process as they execute on various prep, cleaning, light maintenance and other activities. Under the direction of the Lead Technician our Assistant Technicians work in our Analytics, Modular and complete RNG facilities.

Shift Available: 2/2/3, 6 am to 6:30 pm

Operational Functions

• Executes on various tasks including the inspection, breakdown, cleaning, and stacking of organic material bins
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and escalates concerns to Lead Technician or Managers in real time
• Operation of hand pallet jacks
• Assists Lead Technician with basic PM tasks and other operational activities as assigned
• Participation in all shift handoff meetings, scheduled trainings, and other meeting as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them, including but not limited to frequently require the ability to drive a forklift, sit; hear or talk: use close vision; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects; and type and manipulate controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Must be able to bend, stand, walk, sit, kneel frequently
• Is comfortable operating equipment and repetitive tasks throughout their shift
• Is able to handle potential changes in temperature on site, humidity and wetness in working areas

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
• 6-12 months maintenance, industrial maintenance, or auto mechanic experience preferred
• Experience operating pressure washers and hand pallet jacks preferred

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to take direction from leadership
• Basic computer proficiency and mathematical skills
• Understanding and adherence to safety guidelines
• Comfortable working independently as well as within a team
• Ability and comfort with performing routine tasks
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English (preferred)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to work overtime

What's In It For You?

• $20 per hour base rate
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan
• Life Insurance, employer sponsored
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.