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Location:

Longview, WA.

Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end‑to‑end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide to people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food—Prevent, Provide, Power™—Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment.

Reporting to the Plant Supervisors, Divert’s Assistant Technicians play a pivotal role in the food analysis and recovery process as they execute various prep, cleaning, light maintenance, and other activities. Divert’s Longview, WA facility receives unsold food from clients, analyzes the content, separates the packaging from the organics that can then be digested, and ultimately processes the mixed liquor through our anaerobic digestion tank.

The end result is renewable natural gas (RNG) tied into a local NG pipeline.

• Days: 2/2/3, 6 am–6:30 pm
• Nights: 2/2/3, 6 pm–6:30 am

This position is a safety‑sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her safety as well as the safety of others.

• Execute various tasks including inspection, breakdown, cleaning, and stacking of organic material bins.
• Wear proper PPE for duties assigned.
• Operate other equipment as assigned (e.g., sweeper, power washers, HMI interfaces).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and elevate concerns to Supervisor or Managers in real time.
• Handle forklift duties, including unloading trucks and processing food waste.
• Assist with basic PM tasks and other operational activities as assigned.
• Participate in all shift handoff meetings, scheduled trainings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them, including but not limited to frequently driving a forklift, sitting, hearing or talking, using close vision, using hands to grasp, handle, or feel objects, and typing and manipulating controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate:

• Can lift, push, pull, carry up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Can bend, stand, walk, sit, kneel frequently.
• Is comfortable operating equipment and repetitive tasks throughout their shift.
• Can handle potential changes in temperature on site, humidity, and wetness in working areas.

• High school diploma or equivalent (combination of education, training, and/or experience preferred).
• Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment (preferred).
• 6‑12 months of maintenance, industrial maintenance, or auto mechanic experience (preferred).
• Experience operating pressure washers and forklifts (preferred).
• Basic computer proficiency and mathematical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (preferred).
• Willing to work overtime.

• $20 per hour.
• $2 per hour differential for night shift only.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits (effective first of the month following your date of hire).
• Life Insurance.
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Opportunities for Advancement with a rapidly growing, mission‑driven organization.

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.