Waste Water Operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for performing the tasks associated with the Bi-product/Wastewater Operator.
• Responsible for loading and moving Bi-product trailers and tankers.
• Responsible as daily point of contact for Bi-product trailer deliveries and pickups.
• Responsible for filling out Bi-product Bill of Lading and attaching security seals where required.
• Responsible for cleaning Wastewater Area and Equipment.
• Responsible for monitoring Water/Wastewater control systems and recording devices.
• Responsible for conducting PM’s.
• Responsible for reporting any mechanical or process breakages/deficiencies to the Maintenance Dept. for repair.
• Responsible for Daily Monitoring/Lab testing of Wastewater Effluent for process control.
• Responsible for Adjusting Wastewater Effluent Process Control to stay within discharge limits.
• Responsible for Operating and Maintaining Blood Trough.
• Responsible for Daily testing and operational maintenance of Plant Water Softeners.
• Responsible for completing and organizing daily records and paperwork.
• Clean and organize Wastewater Dept./work areas.
• Conduct snow removal according to plant needs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned (assist Dept. projects, assist Yard, etc.).

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Flexibility of working hours based on daily needs of the department.
• Flexibility of work shifts as required by departmental needs.
• May be asked to rotate between departments or positions that require data collecting and record keeping.
• Assist Water Resource Supervisor as needed.
• Assist Maintenance in repair of department equipment and system as needed.

EXPECTATIONS

• All Team Members Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Keep area neat and clean.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Show a comprehension of how to communicate effectively to individuals in a team setting.
• Must possess or obtain within 12 months of employment a Wastewater Operator Certification.
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate well.
• Must have knowledge of maintenance/wastewater language and terminology to effectively communicate within the department as well as to technical persons over the phone.
• Experience in driving a tractor/trailer or yard truck preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50lbs.