Waste Kiosk Operator - Pipeline

A. Collection and Transactions (The Core Task)

• Plastic Procurement: Purchase plastic waste (primarily PET, HDPE, and LDPE) from community suppliers (individuals, collectors) using clear pricing based on weight and material type.
  
• Quality Control: Inspect all incoming plastic to ensure it is clean, dry, and correctly sorted before purchase.
  
• Payment Management: Execute instant payments via M-Pesa or cash, ensuring accurate payment records for every transaction.
  
• Weighing and Sorting: Operate and calibrate the industrial weighing scale daily. Ensure collected plastic is categorized correctly for storage.

B. Kiosk Management and Logistics

• Inventory Management: Manage the daily inventory of collected plastic, recording inbound and outbound volumes.
  
• Baling and Storage: Operate the compaction/baling tools to prepare waste for efficient transport. Ensure the Kiosk storage area is organized, clean, and secure.
  
• Recycler Handover: Coordinate with the logistics team/recycler for scheduled weekly collection and loading of baled materials.

C. Data, Reporting, and Community Engagement

• Meticulous Record-Keeping: Maintain daily logs of all transactions, including supplier details, plastic type, weight, and price paid, using the provided computer/mobile phone.
  
• Sustainability Tracking: Assist Project Oversight in tracking key metrics (O2 and O3) to validate the project’s sustainability goals.
  
• Community Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for the community. Provide clear information on accepted materials, current prices, and the environmental benefits of recycling.
  
• Kiosk Maintenance: Ensure the Kiosk remains presentable and professional at all times.
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3. Qualifications and Experience Required

• Experience: Proven experience (1+ years) in retail, inventory management, or operating a small business/kiosk, preferably in a high-density urban environment.
  
• Technical Skills: Proficient in using a mobile phone for M-Pesa transactions and basic data entry (Excel, forms, or similar logging software).
  
• Numerical Aptitude: High degree of accuracy with cash handling, calculating weights, and applying price rates.
  
• Language: Fluency in Swahili and English.