Wastewater Operator

Safety Enforcement and Training

• Affiliate in the daily operations of wastewater operations, including monitoring equipment and processes.
• Perform routine tests and analyses on wastewater samples to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Mix, add, and maintain chemical addition systems and adjust as necessary to maintain operation within specified parameters.
• Assist with sanitation and cleaning and other projects to reduce and eliminate downtime.
• Coordinate and facilitate inspections by regulatory agencies and customers.
• Maintain accurate logs, inspection records, and inventory of supplies.
• Record operational data and prepare reports for regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide back-up support for other duties as needed.
• Work with maintenance department to fix equipment concerns in a timely manner.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance technical skills and knowledge of wastewater treatment processes.
• Learn and monitor all applicable environmental and occupational health and safety requirements to achieve 100% compliance and perform related duties.

Required

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• 1-2 years related experience.
• Prior seafood industry experience preferred.
• Experience with the safe operation of forklifts and powered pallet jacks.

Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy.
• Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Capable of working and communicating in loud environments, while focusing on tasks.
• Capable of training in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations.
• Capable of solving simple math equations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Benefits

• Total compensation includes base wage and a comprehensive total rewards package.
• Investments in team members through health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular full-time team members, to include sick days and vacation.
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members.
• Product purchase program.

Working Conditions

• Traditional warehouse and production facility environment.
• Large, specialized equipment.
• Large moving equipment.
• High noise level.
• Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures.
• Exposure to hazardous material.
• Exposure to wet environment.
• Use of safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.).
• Well-illuminated environment.
• Scents related to the production facility.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.