WasteNot Compost aims to make composting as easy, clean, and cool as possible in Chicago with zero-emissions. As a WasteNot Washer, you will be responsible for all things wash related in the world of WasteNot. This means washing things like buckets, carts, vans, and facility floors. Your efforts will ensure proper cleanliness and sanitation, maintenance of the warehouse/facility, and effective operations for other team members. The successful execution of the Washer position is essential in providing a seamless internal operation for the entire WasteNot team and WasteNot members.

This role will begin as a part-time morning shift (in the 8AM - 2PM window). Must have availability Monday-Friday for 4-6 hours each day; there’s potential for this to become a full-time position.

• Arrive on time to the warehouse for your scheduled shift

• Utilize WasteNot’s machinery to sanitize and cleanse various assets including member buckets and carts for routes

• Work with your team to tackle necessary volume of units for daily routes

• Work alongside Warehouse Manager to manage warehouse activities such as washing analytics, inventory, order processing, maintenance of equipment, and more

• Maintaining cleanliness of the WasteNot fleet and warehouse

• Stacking, shifting, and moving of supplies around warehouse

• Labelling and organizing as needed

• Keeping wash area clean, tidy, and operationally effective and efficient

• Looking to contribute to a high performing team of engaged individuals looking to make a difference in the community

• Are passionate about sustainability, green business, and efforts towards reducing the human impact on the planet

• Like working hard while also having fun

• Self-motivated and able to work quickly and diligently

• Detail-oriented, focused, and dedicated to successfully completing tasks

• Problem-solver who looks to improve processes to save time and effort

• Punctual and takes ownership of responsibilities

• Ability to adapt to changes and changing conditions

• Positive, can-do team player

• Must be able to lift, push, pull 50 pounds above your head; Ability to walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, and kneel

• Can operate a pallet jack

• Loves putting in a good day’s work

• Excellent communication skills—communicates regularly, constructively, and effectively and can do so with the Warehouse Manager for greatest efficiency

• Able to work independently, but also collaborate with the rest of the WasteNot Team to ensure tasks are completed properly and in a timely fashion

• Looking to bring your own brand of energy to the space and add value to the team

• Competitive Pay (all positions start at a minimum of $16/hour)

• Health Insurance Available (for full-time positions – 30+ hours/week)

• Included compost collection service for your home

• Satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the fight against climate change

• Be a part of an energized, growing, dynamic team of people that includes artists, actors, musicians, comedians, technologists, sustainability warriors, EV enthusiasts, coffee nuts, and more

• Join a sustainable business that goes out of its way to make choices in service of the planet

• Decked out with WasteNot swag and apparel, and outfitted seasonally