Pre- Treatment wastewater Plant Technician | 2nd shift | KanPak | Penn Yan, NY

About the role

We are seeking an energetic and skilled Pre-Treatment Wastewater Technician for expansion openings at our facility in Penn Yan, NY. This opportunity requires flexibility to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Main Function: The Technician/Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, adjusting, and troubleshooting the pre-treatment plant and its processes to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local operating regulations.
• Work involves responsibility for the technical aspects of Pre-Treatment plant operations, compliance with Federal, State, and Local operating regulations.
• Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the Engineering Manager, subject to review through reports and results achieved.
• Coordinate GSF Quality activities and operations to meet objectives for quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction at KanPak.
• Participate in formulating and administering the division's short- and long-range goals and objectives for business growth.
• Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring, and testing required to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations governing the pre-treatment process.
• Maintain a clean and organized pre-treatment plant.
• Observe all aspects of the pre-treatment process.
• Perform regular and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on all pre-treatment plant equipment and machinery.
• Monitor SCADA/HMI dashboards and adjust pre-treatment plant chemical setpoints as required to optimize water quality according to village requirements.
• Monitor, inspect, and clean pH probes during each shift, ensuring no damage occurs during cleaning.
• Schedule and coordinate sludge and off-spec food waste haul-offs and load trucks as required.
• Monitor and replenish chemicals and supplies as needed.
• Complete shift reports and documentation and distribute them to the required teams.
• Communicate with the main facility production team throughout the shift regarding production schedules.
• Keep empty totes and barrels organized by supplier.
• Assist with snow removal and salting of walkways and sidewalks.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months to one year of food industry experience preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in pre-treatment or wastewater plant operations preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of pre-treatment plant operations, methods, and procedures.
• Ability to use general mechanical tools for basic repairs.
• Familiarity with pumps, pre-treatment machinery, and chemical handling.
• Ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions.
• Knowledge of chemicals used in wastewater treatment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with honesty, reliability, and accountability.