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Compost Processing Associate

The Compost Processing Associate helps ensure excess food products are handled responsibly by sorting them into the appropriate disposal stream, including compost, farm feed, grinding preparation, or waste. This position plays an important role in keeping our warehouse running efficiently by reducing waste and maximizing the use of donated products whenever possible. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, is comfortable working in a warehouse environment, and can adapt to changing priorities throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Sort excess food products and determine the best method of disposal, including compost, farm feed, grinding preparation, or waste.
• Monitor the amount of compost on hand and make decisions based on current inventory and product availability.
• Coordinate and work alongside volunteer teams assigned to the compost area.
• Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move products and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Keep the compost processing area clean, organized, and operating efficiently.
• Follow all safety procedures and equipment guidelines.
• Help maintain an organized workflow while adapting to changing product volumes and daily priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous warehouse, agriculture, recycling, or composting experience is a plus but not required.
• Forklift experience is preferred or a willingness to become certified.
• Ability to communicate well and provide direction to volunteers.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in both hot and cold conditions, including indoor and outdoor environments.
• Comfortable working around spoiled or decomposing food products.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Benefits

Our benefits for full-time employees include:

• An employee access card to select food at the Selection Center - a small handling fee is charged
• Vacation time after 90 days
• 7 paid holidays
• Health Insurance
• Notary on staff at no charge to employees
• Opportunity for personal growth and professional advancement

Blessings of Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to addressing today's global food crisis through dedicated food distribution efforts. Large corporations can efficiently donate food through Blessings of Hope to give back to the community and people in need.

Our ability to process and distribute the equivalent of 2 million meals each month empowers regional ministries, churches, disaster relief organizations, and food banks to serve their local communities by feeding the hungry and sharing the love of Jesus.

Empowering ministries to bring Hope to their communities by bridging the gap between food surplus and people in need.

Be Generous and Have a Serving Spirit

• Have a Great Attitude
• Be Compassionate
• Be Respectful
• Be a Great Team Player

Honor God by Pursuing Excellence

• Be Professional
• Take Responsibility
• Be Dependable
• Have a Growth Mindset

Practice Stewardship by Being Resourceful

• Take Initiative
• Find Solutions
• Maximize Resources
• Get the Job Done

This is a very rewarding job as you get to serve people every day, help to feed the hungry and bring hope to people in need!

Learn more about us at Blessingsofhope.com