Facility General Staff at Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements. Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life Toilets. We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training, and marketing. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. We convert the waste into valuable end products, such as organic fertilizer, insect-based animal feed, and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the end products to Kenyan farms under the brand name Farm Star.

About the Role

As a Facility General Staff member for our organic waste recycling facility in Kakamega, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the general operation of the facility. Your duties will include, but are not limited to, cleaning and maintaining the facility, monitoring and operating machinery, and ensuring that all waste materials are handled safely and efficiently

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the facility to ensure a safe and sanitary environment
• Operate machinery and equipment, including balers, shredders, and forklifts, to process waste materials
• Monitor waste materials to ensure that they are properly sorted and separated
• Assist in loading and unloading waste materials from trucks and other vehicles
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify any potential hazards or issues that need to be addressed
• Report any safety concerns or incidents to the appropriate supervisor or manager
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures related to safety, quality, and environmental compliance
• Assist in other tasks related to the operation of the facility as needed

Qualifications

• KCSE or equivalent
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment, including balers, shredders, and forklifts
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• Physical stamina to lift and move heavy objects as needed
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment