Waste Water Technician - 1st Shift (6am-630pm)

All employees will demonstrate our culture of commitment to quality, respect for fellow employees and business partners, and responsibility to the environment and our community.

• Responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all wastewater equipment.
  
• Maintains and repairs equipment related to wastewater, DAF system, and loading of Offal material into trucks.
  
• Monitors control panels and panel board, and adjusts controls, valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow, pressure elevation and distribution.
  
• Processes, stores, and hauls process residuals in accordance with plant schedules and regulatory requirements.
  
• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests.
  
• Utilizes data management tools for daily process control, such as computer spreadsheets and programs.
  

• Operate and maintain equipment used in the wastewater department.
  
• Troubleshoot issues and repair equipment or systems when necessary.
  
• Processes and hauls residuals in accordance with plant schedules and regulatory requirements.
  
• Monitors and adjusts controls to regulate flow, pressure elevation and distribution.
  
• Collects samples for testing, performs control tests and records data.
  
• Ensure efficient communication with all levels of organization to ensure proper support.
  
• Supervise staff handling performance management, timekeeping, and training.
  
• Assist in areas of cost reduction, process improvement, quality improvement, providing suggestions as applicable.
  
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
  
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
  

• Knowledge of wastewater processes.
  
• Valid drivers license
  
• Skill in using a personal computer and a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
• Skill in communicating in a courteous and professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
  
• Basic math skills.
  
• Ability to read and understand schematics.
  
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds.
  
• Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces.
  
• Ability to adhere to all safety standards and wear all necessary personal protective equipment.
  
• Ability to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment.
  
• Ability to work on-call as required, including flexible hours and weekends.
  
• Ability to maintain equipment - grease, adjust belts, change oil and minor equipment rebuilds.
  

• High School diploma or equivalent required
  
• Associate Degree in industrial maintenance or related field highly preferred.
  
• Minimum of one year experience in offal/wastewater operations preferably industrial, but will consider municipal experience.
  

• Wastewater License preferred but not required.
  
• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Disability insurance
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Flexible spending account
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Parental leave
  
• Vision insurance