Waste Operator

7 days ago

Hume, Australia Goterra Full time

Goterra is a waste management infrastructure company, with a difference. We’re creating the future of waste utilities with modular, deployable waste management infrastructure that empower a circular economy.

We're expanding our operations and seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join our Waste Operations team at our new facility in Wetherill Park, NSW. Flexible hours are on offer between the hours of 7am-7pm, Monday to Sunday. If you're looking for a positive and engaged workplace environment with rewarding and meaningful work this could be the job for you

Goterra’s Waste Operators are key members of the Facilities team, responsible for managing and processing incoming food waste. Duties include but are not limited to:

- Manual handling of solid and liquid organic (food) waste material
- Manually removing contaminants from the waste stream e.g. glass, soft plastics and metal
- Sorting and separating general waste, recycling and organic waste into individual piles and recording the information into the company digital database
- Managing the processing of waste from received through to de-packaging, maceration and delivery to MIB storage units
- Operating waste handling machinery eg forklift, tractor, conveyor, de-packaging machine and performing autonomous maintenance

If you:

- Enjoy learning and are looking to engage in multi-disciplinary teams;
- Get enjoyment from complex problem solving;
- Are looking for agency in your role, and want to take ownership of your tasks;
- Believe in diversity and the importance of giving all team members a voice;
- and are looking for rewarding and impactful work

this could be the opportunity for you

**Requirements**:

- Role-specific requirements:_
- The ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, e.g. some lifting up to 20kgs, being on your feet for the duration of the shift
- Ability to work handling organic waste within an odour producing environment
- Ability to manage your own workflow by moving between work stations throughout the day to ensure that the waste is processed efficiently
- Possession of (or working towards obtaining) a Forklift License highly desirable
- A valid, clean Driver’s licence (manual highly regarded) and reliable transport
- No formal qualifications are required however experience working within a waste operations environment will be highly regarded
- Appointment Factors:_

**Benefits**

Benefits of working at Goterra:

- Goterra is a leading waste management technology startup that was instrumental in developing national regulation for insect protein production - we’re leading the way in this emerging industry
- Be part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team doing exciting and ground breaking work, alongside people who believe in what they’re doing and are aligned in mission and purpose
- You'll be paid above award rates, with generous conditions including welfare packs, leave to volunteer in your community, the opportunity to take part on our ESOP scheme, and great learning and development opportunities
- You'll have the chance to make a real impact on stopping one of the leading causes of climate change, every day. Literally, we’re doing it right now, as you read this

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