Green Waste Technician Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Green Waste Technician

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for assisting in the environmental reintegration of organic matter using industrial farm equipment.
  • Operation of industrial farm equipment for soil reintegration along with forklift and front-end loader.
  • Emptying and cleaning transport containers for reuse.
  • Become proficient in the setup, adjustment, and operations of all equipment in the facilities.
  • Perform periodic checks on equipment and solve problems detected.
  • Work with others to ensure that equipment is in proper working order.
  • Responsible for running, maintaining, and cleaning the machinery.
  • Observe and follow company safety rules and regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma.
  • Previous machine experience is preferred but not required as an equipment operator in an industrial environment or equivalent setting.
  • Possess the ability to professionally and respectfully engage with personnel, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Must be and remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations for working in the cannabis industry.
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance.
  • Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks.
  • Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater).
  • Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions.
  • Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers (Moderate noise).
  • Able to handle heavy loads and weight displacements.