The Compost Plant Laborer operates heavy and light equipment to support daily compost facility operations including bagging compost, mowing, spraying weeds, and loading trucks. This physically demanding outdoor role requires adherence to safety protocols and maintenance of site cleanliness in various weather conditions. The position emphasizes teamwork, communication, and contributions to sustainable agricultural practices without supervisory responsibilities.
Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and operating equipment? We're looking for a dependable and hardworking team member to support daily operations at our compost facility. In this hands-on role, you'll help with bagging compost, mowing, spraying weeds, and loading trucks. If you're comfortable working in various weather conditions, enjoy staying active, and want to be part of a team that supports sustainable agriculture, we'd love to hear from you!
Under manager supervision, The Compost Laborer supports day-to-day operations at the compost facility, including bagging compost, spraying weeds, mowing site vegetation, and loading trucks. This position requires the ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions, operate light machinery, and follow safety protocols.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Operates various mechanical equipment used in agricultural production, such as mowers, loaders, and irrigation equipment.
Bag and palletize compost for distribution, ensuring correct weight and labeling of each bag.
Operate compost bagging equipment and perform routine maintenance checks to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Spray and control weeds around the compost field using approved herbicides and application equipment, following safety guidelines and application schedules.
Mow and maintain vegetation around the compost site using mowers and trimmers to promote site safety and cleanliness.
Load bulk compost and palletized product onto trucks using skid steers, loaders, or forklifts as required.
Assist with compost site upkeep, including cleaning work areas, removing debris, and ensuring pathways and loading zones remain clear.
Follow all safety and environmental regulations, including proper use of PPE, handling of chemicals, and equipment operation procedures.
Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding work progress, maintenance needs, or safety concerns.
Perform physical labor in varying outdoor conditions, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods.
Operates various tools, machinery, and equipment for composting methods.
Performs other related duties assigned.
Competencies:
Teamwork Orientation.
Communication Proficiency.
Performance Management.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position requires no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in exposure to direct sunlight and weather 90% of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This employee requires full range of motion of arms and legs and requires constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
Typical/ Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours can change at the discretion of the Compost Manager, though typical hours of work Monday-Friday are:
Winter & Fall 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Spring & Summer 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Travel
Requires little to no travel time.
Required Education and Experience
Experience operating farm equipment, such as tractors, forklifts, or mowers.
Must be able to work in a safety aware environment.
