Waste Operator

THE COMPANY

At Goterra, we believe climate change is the crisis of our time. We exist to help solve it. We're re-imagining a future where nature and automation work in tandem to solve complex problems like reducing food waste and securing our food supply chain.

We are the change we want to see in the world. We strive and push as hard as we can for our economy and environment to reap the benefits of our dedicated research, relentless testing and state-of-the-art automated robotic infrastructure.

We process food waste using insects and turn this into to by products, animal protein and high grade fertilizer. And we do this, onsite, in modular, mobile insect farms.

We're fast moving, agile and collaborative and we work relentlessly to make the world better, Billions of Tonnes Better.

THE ROLE

Goterra's Waste Operators are key members of the Hume waste processing team team, responsible for managing and processing incoming food waste and carrying out the tasks necessary to ensure a safe, compliant and efficient site.

MAIN DUTIES

• 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 reporting system
• Managing the processing of waste from receival through de-packaging, maceration and delivery to MIB storage units
• Operating waste handling machinery where required and performing autonomous maintenance of machines and equipment (training provided)
• Ensure that cleaning procedures are followed and carried out daily, whilst using initiative to manage out of scope failures resulting from waste spillages
• Cleaning and maintaining waste management facilities, waste yard and all working areas and equipment to a high standard
• Documenting inputs of organic waste and outputs of non organics into the digital platform at the end of each shift
• Ensuring that all scheduled daily tasks are completed by end of shift
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties which fall within the remit of this role

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience from a similar role (preferred) in a production or manufacturing environment (preferred but not a requirement)
  
• The ability to perform allocated duties with minimal supervision while adhering to agreed protocols
• Ability to manage your own workflow by moving between work stations throughout the day to ensure that the waste is processed efficiently
• Digital literacy skills – a Smartphone is required to communicate with team members and for managing tasks through the applications Slack and Asana
• A strong growth mindset and can learn from mistakes and setbacks
• Strong team player and willingness to contribute in areas of need across the business
• Good communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships
• Passionate about climate change, belief in our mission, and align with our purpose and values.

ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Driver's licence and reliable transport
• 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
• The ability to work within an odor producing environment handling organic waste
• No shellfish allergy

BENEFITS WORKING AT GOTERRA

• You'll 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
• Great learning and development opportunities

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation and encourage applications from anyone with passion for our mission, particularly from women, veterans, people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.