Waste Water Operator

Location: Chambersburg, PA, US, 17201

About the role

Operate the waste water system within permit limits set by the City, TCEQ, and EPA. Aid in complying with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Maintain the back lot within food safety and regulatory guidelines. Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Responsibilities

• Operate the waste water system for discharge water quality within all permit limits set by the City.
• Ensure proper treatment with chemicals to maintain acceptable water quality.
• Order chemicals for waste water treatment.
• Track inventory levels, FIFO materials.
• Inspect outfalls to maintain compliance within the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
• Pump and clean barrels and totes of production waste into waste water system.
• Prepare and load barrels and cardboard for disposal and sale for recycling.
• Maintain the back lot in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain safety standards.
• Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in waste water treatment.
• Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day; additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may be required.
• Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements.
• May be required to work outside and/or in adverse temperatures (extreme heat, cold, humidity).
• May be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens).
• May be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Skills

• Knowledge of waste water treatment systems.
• Forklift certification.
• Waste water certification a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees.
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met).
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays.
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs.