THE COMPANY
At Goterra, we believe climate change is the crisis of our time. We exist to help solve it. We’re re-imagining a future where nature and automation work in tandem to solve complex problems like reducing food waste and securing our food supply chain.
We are the change we want to see in the world. We strive and push as hard as we can for our economy and environment to reap the benefits of our dedicated research, relentless testing and state-of-the-art automated robotic infrastructure.
We process food waste using insects and turn this into to by products, animal protein and high grade fertilizer. And we do this, onsite, in modular, mobile insect farms.
We’re fast moving, agile and collaborative and we work relentlessly to make the world better, Billions of Tonnes Better.
THE ROLE
Forming part of the facilities team the Waste Operator is responsible for managing and processing incoming organic waste and carrying out the tasks necessary to ensure the smooth running of the Waste Operations Team. The position will also support biological services under our service techs on site.
To fit the role you must be comfortable with our environment and working with organic food waste as well as live larvae.
Main Duties
- Manual handling of solid and liquid organic (food) waste materials
- Manually removing contaminants from the waste stream e.g. glass, soft plastics and metal
- Sorting and separating general waste, recycling and organic waste into individual piles and recording the information into the company digital database (MagOps)
- Managing the processing of waste from receival through de-packing, maceration and delivery of MIB storage units
- Operating waste handling machinery eg. bobcat, conveyor, de-packaging machines and performing autonomous maintenance
- Cleaning and maintaining waste management facilities, waste yard and all working areas and equipment to a high standard
- Documenting inputs of organic waste and outputs of non organics into the digital platform at the end of each shift
Key Skills and Experience
- Experience from a similar role (preferred) in a production or manufacturing environment
- Experience operating machinery such as bobcat and other equipment (advantageous)
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transport
- The ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, e.g. some lifting up to 20kgs, being on your feet for the duration of the shift and working directly with food waste
- A quick learner who enjoys working in a team environment
- A passion for environment and sustainability – we are here to help provide a solution for the climate crisis
Benefits of working at Goterra:
- Goterra is a leading waste management technology start-up that was instrumental in developing national regulation for insect protein production – we’re leading the way in this emerging industry
- Be part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team doing exciting and ground breaking work, alongside people who believe in what they’re doing and are aligned in mission and purpose
- We offer a competitive salary, with generous conditions including paid employer parental leave, welfare packs, leave to volunteer in your community, the opportunity to take part of our ESOP scheme, and great learning and development opportunities.
- You’ll have the chance to make a real impact on stopping one of the leading causes of climate change, every day. Literally, we’re doing it right now, as you read this
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation and encourage applications from anyone with passion for our mission, particularly women, veterans, people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
