Cold Steppe converts agricultural waste - rice hulls, sawdust, and other overlooked biomass - into biochar and renewable energy. Our mission is simple: To find what is left behind and turn it into something that moves us forward. Our first facility, AR-1, is coming online in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and the people who join now will help set the standard for every site that follows. Cold Steppe is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned business, and veterans, tradespeople, and anyone ready to learn are welcome here.

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Employment Type

Full-time, hourly

Schedule

Monday to Friday (8am – 6pm), 8 – 10 hours per day, OT eligible, opportunities for weekends and overnight shifts as production ramps.

Compensation

$50,000–$60,000/year (approx. $23–$28/hr), based on experience and certifications, plus benefits, consistent with our commitment to pay above local prevailing wage

THE ROLE





The Floor Technician keeps AR-1's processing equipment - including our rotary kiln and related biomass-to-biochar systems - running safely and efficiently. You'll monitor equipment in real time, make process adjustments, catch problems early, and help build the operating habits this facility will run on for years to come. This is one of our first frontline hires at AR-1 - you'll have real input into how the role and the floor take shape.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Start up, operate, and shut down processing equipment (rotary kiln and related systems), adjusting feed rate, temperature, and airflow to keep production on spec.
- Monitor equipment continuously - temperature, pressure, and other key readings - and catch abnormalities before they become downtime.
- Perform routine equipment checks, basic maintenance, and cleaning; flag anything beyond routine to the maintenance team.
- Troubleshoot process issues in real time and know when to adjust versus when to elevate.
- Pull samples and run basic q

📌 Floor Technician (Rosario)
🏢 Cold Steppe
📍 Rosario