Compost Operator

Department: Composting

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: 5 days per week, 40-48 hours

Pay: Based on heavy equipment experience

Description

The compost operator is part of the composting crew and is responsible for producing the compost, which is the starting point for growing mushrooms. Working outside year-round, composting is a critical step in growing high-yield crops. Watch a short video below to learn more.

Duties

• Stage compost raw materials

• Add supplements to compost

• Turn compost to add water and mix supplements

• Unload raw materials from suppliers

• Responsible for daily inspection, light maintenance, clean-up, fueling, and proper equipment storage.

Requirements

• OSHA forklifts certification

• Ability to work outdoors year-round

• I prefer experience, but I will train how to operate heavy equipment safely.

• Able to work with people and follow written and verbal instructions.