Assistant Manager – Compost & Soil Operations

Lautenbach Recycling

Mount Vernon, WA, United States
Base: $28.00 – $35.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Full-time; typically 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, with weekend work required.
Solid loader experience
Mechanical knowledge of screeners and grinders
Comfortable working outside year-round
Lautenbach Recycling is seeking an Assistant Manager for Compost & Soil Operations in Mount Vernon, WA, to oversee daily operations, manage a small crew, and engage in hands-on equipment operation. The role requires experience in composting and outdoor operations, with opportunities for leadership growth and a strong commitment to safety and quality

Job Summary

  • This is a hands-on working leadership role where the candidate will operate heavy equipment while leading a small crew.
  • The position involves managing the full production cycle from inbound yard waste to finished compost and soil products.
  • Candidates are expected to enforce safety practices, manage traffic flow, and troubleshoot operational issues in a fast-paced environment.

Matching Summary

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Lautenbach Recycling is seeking an Assistant Manager for Compost & Soil Operations in Mount Vernon, WA, to oversee daily operations, manage a small crew, and engage in hands-on equipment operation. The role requires experience in composting and outdoor operations, with opportunities for leadership growth and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Salary

Base: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Solid loader experience
  • Mechanical knowledge of screeners and grinders
  • Comfortable working outside year-round
  • Ability to lead a small crew
  • Understanding of material flow in composting

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in growing into Site Manager role
  • Natural leadership by example
  • Experience with landscaping materials
  • Problem-solving skills for process improvement

Key Requirements

  • Experience in composting or recycling operations
  • Solid loader operation skills
  • Mechanical knowledge of processing equipment

Work Rights

Not specified

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