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 Technicians play a pivotal role in the food analysis and recovery process as they execute various activities including preparing, batching, cleaning, light maintenance and other key operational duties. Under the direction of the Lead Technician our Technicians work in Analytics, Modular and complete RNG facilities utilizing cutting edge technology to solve the food waste crisis.

Shift Available: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Sun-Thurs

Operational Functions

• Operates a forklift to unload trucks and load unsold food into the processing equipment
• Operation of hand pallet jacks
• Executes on various tasks including the inspection, breakdown, cleaning, and stacking of organic material bins
• General operation of plant equipment through HMIs
• Monitoring KPIs of the processing equipment through observation and the HMI
• Completion of Preventative Maintenance activities and some maintenance activities and records entries into the computerized maintenance tracking system
• Tracks and records machine uptimes and overall performance against targets
• Actively participates in shift handoff meetings and daily planning meetings as instructed
• Escalates any concerns regarding equipment and/or processes to Lead Technician and management in real time
• Additional 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
• Comfortable and able to transition on and off a forklift handling multiple tasks throughout a shift
• 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

• HS Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required
• 2 year Technical Degree, Associate’s degree, or Military background preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment required
• 6-12 months Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, or Auto Mechanic experience preferred
• 1-3 years in a Leadership role preferred
• Experience in or certified to operating a forklift preferred

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English
• Basic computer proficiency and mathematical skills
• Ability to take direction from leadership
• Understanding and adherence to safety guidelines
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Technical aptitude and ability to think critically
• Willing to work overtime

What's In It For You?

• $22 per hour base rate
• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Life Insurance, employer sponsored
• 401K with company match
• 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.