Careers

For over 30 years, Vermont Compost has produced compost, potting soils, and eggs  with a mission to enhance and protect the soil to help restore community food security.

We currently employ approximately twenty-five humans, about a thousand chickens, and a half dozen equines. Our tight-knit team provides over 3 million pounds of living soil per year to growers around New England and the US.  

If you are interested in joining our workforce as our business continues to grow and evolve, please send your résumé and a brief cover letter to: jobs@vermontcompost.com.

 

We are currently seeking a Fulfillment Officer to conduct order fulfillment operations. The Fulfillment Officer ensures timely completion of customer orders while adhering to applicable quality and safety standards. 

The Fulfillment Officer will participate in loading and unloading of materials and operate mechanical and manual packaging equipment, as well as front end loaders, in a safe and efficient manner. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Success in this role will require the ability to work effectively in a team environment, a willingness to work in various weather conditions, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 60 lbs.

Preferred qualifications for this position include experience in production, warehouse and/or fulfillment operations, knowledge of heavy equipment and capabilities, and knowledge of mechanical systems and compost making practices; however, candidates with any combination of experience and skills likely to provide the skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.

This is a full-time position starting at $18/hour plus benefits, including health and dental insurances; a Simple IRA retirement plan with company match; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; employee-pricing; and paid time off.

The position is based in Montpelier, VT and most work will be performed during regular business hours, Monday - Friday; work outside of regular business hours will occasionally be required.

To apply, please submit your application materials (resume and cover letter) to jobs@vermontcompost.com, or mail to Vermont Compost Company, 1996 Main Street, Montpelier, VT  05602.

Vermont Compost Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV-positive status, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship status, veteran/military status, crime victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all of VCC’s terms and conditions of employment.