Assistant Technician (Jan/Feb 2026 start dates)

Divert • Turlock, CA

6d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Please Note: candidates offered positions with Divert Longview will not start until January or February 2026. About Divert Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide to people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted foodPrevent, Provide, PowerDivert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment. What you'll do: Reporting to the Plant Supervisors, Diverts Assistant Technicians play a pivotal role in the food analysis and recovery process as they execute on various prep, cleaning, light maintenance and other activities. Diverts Longview, WA facility receives unsold food from clients, analyzes the content, separates the packaging from the organics that can then be digested, ultimately processing the mixed liquor through our anaerobic digestion tank. The end result is renewable natural gas (RNG) tied into a local NG pipeline Shifts Available: Days: 2/2/3, 6 am to 6:30 pm Nights: 2/2/3, 6 pm to 6:30 am This position is a safety-sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her safety as well as the safety of others.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
• 6-12 months maintenance, industrial maintenance, or auto mechanic experience preferred
• Experience operating pressure washers and forklifts preferred
• Basic computer proficiency and mathematical skills
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English (preferred)
• Willing to work overtime

Responsibilities

• Executes on various tasks including the inspection, breakdown, cleaning, and stacking of organic material bins
• Wear proper PPE for duties assigned.
• Operating other equipment as assigned ie sweeper, power washers, HMI interfaces.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and escalates concerns to Supervisor or Managers in real time
• Forklift duties include unloading trucks and processing food waste.
• Assist with basic PM tasks and other operational activities as assigned
• Participation in all shift handoff meetings, scheduled trainings, and other meeting as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• $20 / hour
• $2 / hour differential added for night shift ONLY
• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Life Insurance
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED