Assistant Technician

Divert
US - California - Turlock
January 20, 2025

About Divert

Divert, Inc. is an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™. Founded in 2007, the company creates advanced technologies and sustainable infrastructure to eliminate wasted food, driving social and environmental impact. Divert provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to serve communities in need, and converts wasted food into renewable energy. The company works with over 6,600 customer locations across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment. Its customer base spans across industries and includes five Fortune 100 companies. For more information on Divert, Inc., please visit ***.

What you'll do:

Reporting to the Plant Supervisors, 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.

Divert's Turlock, CA facility receives unsold food from clients, analyzes the content, separates the packaging from the organics that can then be digested, ultimately processing the mixed liquor through our anaerobic digestion tank. The end result is renewable natural gas (RNG) tied into a local NG pipeline

Shift Available: 2/2/3 6pm

This position is a safety-sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her safety as well as the safety of others.

Responsibilities

Executes on various tasks including the inspection, breakdown, cleaning, and stacking of organic material bins
Wear proper PPE for duties assigned.
Operating other equipment as assigned ie sweeper, power washers, HMI interfaces.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment and escalates concerns to Supervisor or Managers in real time
Forklift duties include unloading trucks and processing food waste.
Assist 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

What we're looking for:

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 forklifts preferred
Basic computer proficiency and mathematical skills
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English (preferred)
Willing to work overtime

What's in it for you?

$20/hr base rate
$2/hr night shift differential
Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
Life Insurance
Safe harbor 401(k) plan
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.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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