Job Summary

Driver Helper Duties

• Ride with the driver on collection routes.
• Help load and unload 32- and 64-gallon food-waste totes.
• Move totes safely to and from customer collection areas.
• Clean or exchange totes at customer locations when needed.
• Help with tote and supply deliveries.
• Communicate respectfully with customers.
• Watch for safety hazards and help the driver operate safely.
• Complete other route-related work assigned by the Operations Manager.

Warehouse Duties

• Wash and sanitize 32- and 64-gallon totes.
• Separate and organize clean, dirty, damaged, and customer-ready totes.
• Prepare totes, BioBags, and other supplies for delivery.
• Load and unload company vehicles.
• Clean and maintain the warehouse, tote-washing area, and equipment.
• Inspect totes and identify those that need repair or replacement.
• Help receive and put away supplies and deliveries.
• Keep work areas safe, clean, and organized.
• Complete other warehouse work assigned by the Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in warehouse, delivery, sanitation, moving, landscaping, waste collection, construction, or similar physical work.
• Reliable attendance and ability to arrive on time for early morning shifts.
• Ability to follow directions and work safely.
• Spanish and English bilingual ability is preferred but not required.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift throughout the shift.
• Lift items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Safely push or pull heavy totes that may weigh more than 100 pounds.
• Work around moving trucks and mechanical equipment.
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, wet conditions, and humidity.
• Work around food waste, odors, fumes, vibration, water, and moderate noise.
• Follow all required safety procedures and use protective equipment.

Benefits

• Vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Opportunity to pursue worker-ownership after meeting CERO's eligibility requirements.

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