Community Compost Company collects food scraps for composting in Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, and the Hudson Valley of NY. We are a leader in the region for composting and are pioneering these programs in communities to keep food scraps out of the waste stream. The food scraps we collect are taken to local farms and converted into compost, which is then returned to the earth to replenish soil quality and support healthier plants. The finished compost is sold through our brand, Hudson Soil Company.

We are seeking a reliable, flexible, and environmentally minded person to serve as our site hand & substitute driver. This job is part-time and would consist of two days a week, with a potential third day if a driver is out and a route needs to be covered. 

Job Type: Part-Time

Starting Salary: $19/21

Site Hand:

• Assist with the production of bagged products 

• Operating the bagging machine and hand-bagging worm casting products

• Sourcing and collecting pallets for bagged shipments

• Screening worm compost harvest 

• Assisting with incoming materials and projects on-site as needed 

• Site maintenance (weed whacking/mowing, litter pick, emptying trash cans in dumpster, etc.)

• Operate a wheel loader 

• Screen compost 

• Basic machine maintence (grease, oil, general upkeep,etc.)

Collection:

• Drive a flatbed and/or small garbage truck to perform residential/commercial door-to-door food scrap collection in the Hudson Valley

• Wash compost bins, clean, organize, and ensure equipment is labeled and in good condition

• Access and use our database through a provided mobile device to enter weights and other information during collection

• Remove contamination from the food waste dropped at the site

• Routinely check and maintain compost vehicles (gas, oil, water, fluids, tire pressure)

• Maintain clean collection vehicles and remove trash and personal items from collection vehicles after each route

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