Food Scraps/Organics Team Member

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• Working closely with our Route Operations Manager to safely and efficiently operate the collection route.
• Operating or assisting in the operation of our trucks.
• Operating or assisting in operation of our hydraulic dump trailer and/or utility trailer. This includes, but is not limited to, hitching and unhitching of trailers using towing balls, jacks, chains, and wires.
• Operating necessary hauling equipment, including, but not limited to: hydraulic tote tipper, generator, batteries, hot and/or cold water pressure washer, inverter, water tank, water pumps, spigots, hoses, ratchets, straps, and ropes.
• Equipment maintenance, repairs, and upkeep that can be done on the route or off route, including but not limited to changing a battery, checking fuses, changing of oils, filling water tanks, and filling gas tanks.
• Lifting, handling, and rolling of 32, 35, and 48-gallon wheeled containers. Visually inspecting containers for contamination and removing contamination if found.
• Lifting and handling of bagged material including but not limited to bagged leaves and bagged floral material.
• Rinsing of totes and/or removing frozen material from totes via scraping tools. Visually inspecting each tote afterward to ensure cleanliness.
• Rinsing of trucks and/or trailers. Visually inspecting each afterward to ensure cleanliness.
• Frequent in and out of trucks and trailers in order to move equipment, material, and/or remove contamination.
• Recording and reporting data.
• Respectful, warm, and friendly customer service at all times, including both on our property, property owned by others, and in public. Qualifications
• Minimal one year of driving experience. Ideally, previous experience with trailers.
• Strong communication skills, ability to listen, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to meet demands of physically demanding tasks/work.
• Willingness to follow protocol, rules, and direction.
• Willingness to offer feedback, ideas, and thoughts on best operating practices.
• Ability to problem solve and work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage time and tasks.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of equipment and tools. Requirements
• Honesty. Respect. Professionalism. Punctuality.
• Bend, twist, stoop, jump, and climb repeatedly.
• Handle equipment and totes up to 350 pounds, typically 150-200 pounds
• Lift 50 pounds safely.
• Climb in and out of the truck bed and trailer often with comfort and ease.
• Execute repetitive tasks over time.
• Operate outdoors, in all types of weather, conditions, and temperatures.
• Valid Driver\'s License.
• Complete a background check.
• Passion for our future and a desire to make our environment, community, planet, and world a better place.

Who We Are Second Chance Composting is a fully licensed, certified, insured, and award-winning family and locally owned business offering drop-off, hauling & processing of food scraps and other organic matter, including sale of finished compost, in Western MA & Southern VT. As the first and only full-scale local community-based compost operation in the Berkshires, we provide community events, outreach, education, awareness and consulting services. We value love, respect, truth, trust, purpose, teamwork, communication, hard work, fairness, honesty, passion, professionalism, punctuality, and care. Those are not just words. Who we hire represents our business, our goals, and our mission in many ways in our community. Please read our Mission & Purpose to get a better understanding of our vision. You will work closely with our team and become a true member of something bigger than us collectively and be a valued, meaningful member of a team working hard to make a positive difference. We are willing to train the right person, and we are looking for someone to grow with us, so even if you don\'t have any prior experience, don\'t hesitate to apply. Active Filters Food Scraps/Organics Team Member Adams, MA Clear All Apply