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Composting Facility Operator

Prairie Circle Compost

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Ames, IA
$38,000 - $48,000
full time
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About this job

Operate our large-scale composting facility that converts agricultural waste and food scraps into premium compost and soil amendments for Midwest farmers and gardeners. Responsibilities: • Manage windrow composting operations (turning, watering, monitoring) • Operate front-end loader, screener, and spreading equipment • Monitor compost temperatures, moisture, and maturity • Coordinate feedstock collection from farms and food processors • Manage finished compost inventory and customer orders • Maintain equipment and facility grounds Requirements: • Experience operating heavy equipment (loader, skid steer) • Understanding of composting science and best practices • CDL preferred but not required • Mechanical aptitude for equipment maintenance • Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons • Strong work ethic and attention to safety

Tags & Categories

🚜 Agricultural Tech🌾 Farm Hand🌾 Conventional🗺️ Large-scalemachinerysustainableprocessing

Benefits

  • 🏥Health Insurance
  • 🛠️Equipment Provided
  • 💰Profit Sharing

About Prairie Circle Compost

Contact: jobs@prairiecirclecompost.com

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