Wastewater Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the on-site wastewater pretreatment facility.
• Evaluate water and wastewater stream characteristics and communicate observations verbally and in writing.
• Maintain detailed logs and records of system performance, testing results, and rounds.
• Monitor and evaluate the treatment process and adjust based on data-driven decisions.
• Ensure compliance with wastewater treatment plant permit standards and report accordingly.
• Perform required state/local permit reporting.
• Regulate the flow of wastewater through the plant by controlling equipment and keeping a daily log of plant operations.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain, order, and receive inventory including chemicals.
• Schedule and perform service and care for mechanical equipment according to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment; perform general plant cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Continuously improve the operation of the facility and implement water savings and chemical reduction measures.
• Establish and maintain working relationships both internally and externally.
• Perform assigned duties following Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Maintain records and logs as required.
• Conduct general repairs & maintenance to facility and grounds as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, etc)
• Excellent troubleshooting experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Working Conditions

• Factory and outdoor wastewater environment.
• Varying noise and heat levels.
• Schedule may vary.
• Occasional opportunity for varying work routine.

Physical Demands

• Standing: long periods (up to 8 hours)
• Sitting: occasionally for short periods.
• Walking: long periods.
• Bending & Twisting: frequently.
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) frequently.
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Maintain the master list of documents.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Notify Maintenance Manager and/or QA Manager of a food quality and safety issue in the event a supervisor is unavailable.

Education and Experience

• GED or High School Diploma.
• At least 5-7 years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or Technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess a wastewater certification or license.
• Familiar with a variety of wastewater treatment processes including biological, chemical, and dissolved air flotation (DAF).

Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc)
• Excellent troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Working Conditions

• Factory and outdoor wastewater environment.
• Varying noise and heat levels.
• Schedule may vary.
• Occasional opportunity for varying work routine.

Physical Demands

• Standing: long periods (up to 8 hours)
• Sitting: occasionally for short periods.
• Walking: long periods.
• Bending & Twisting: frequently.
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) frequently.
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Maintain the master list of documents.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Notify Maintenance Manager and/or QA Manager of a food quality and safety issue in the event a supervisor is unavailable.

Education and Experience

• GED or High School Diploma.
• At least 5-7 years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or Technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess a wastewater certification or license.
• Familiar with a variety of wastewater treatment processes including biological, chemical, and dissolved air flotation (DAF).

Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc)
• Excellent troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Working Conditions

• Factory and outdoor wastewater environment.
• Varying noise and heat levels.
• Schedule may vary.
• Occasional opportunity for varying work routine.

Physical Demands

• Standing: long periods (up to 8 hours)
• Sitting: occasionally for short periods.
• Walking: long periods.
• Bending & Twisting: frequently.
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) frequently.
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Maintain the master list of documents.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Notify Maintenance Manager and/or QA Manager of a food quality and safety issue in the event a supervisor is unavailable.

Education and Experience

• GED or High School Diploma.
• At least 5-7 years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or Technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess a wastewater certification or license.
• Familiar with a variety of wastewater treatment processes including biological, chemical, and dissolved air flotation (DAF).

Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc)
• Excellent troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Working Conditions

• Factory and outdoor wastewater environment.
• Varying noise and heat levels.
• Schedule may vary.
• Occasional opportunity for varying work routine.

Physical Demands

• Standing: long periods (up to 8 hours)
• Sitting: occasionally for short periods.
• Walking: long periods.
• Bending & Twisting: frequently.
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) frequently.
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Maintain the master list of documents.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Notify Maintenance Manager and/or QA Manager of a food quality and safety issue in the event a supervisor is unavailable.

Education and Experience

• GED or High School Diploma.
• At least 5-7 years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or Technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess a wastewater certification or license.
• Familiar with a variety of wastewater treatment processes including biological, chemical, and dissolved air flotation (DAF).

Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc)
• Excellent troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Working Conditions

• Factory and outdoor wastewater environment.
• Varying noise and heat levels.
• Schedule may vary.
• Occasional opportunity for varying work routine.

Physical Demands

• Standing: long periods (up to 8 hours)
• Sitting: occasionally for short periods.
• Walking: long periods.
• Bending & Twisting: frequently.
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) frequently.
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Maintain the master list of documents.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Notify Maintenance Manager and/or QA Manager of a food quality and safety issue in the event a supervisor is unavailable.

Education and Experience

• GED or High School Diploma.
• At least 5-7 years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or Technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess a wastewater certification or license.
• Familiar with a variety of wastewater treatment processes including biological, chemical, and dissolved air flotation (DAF).

Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc)
• Excellent troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Working Conditions

• Factory and outdoor wastewater environment.
• Varying noise and heat levels.
• Schedule may vary.
• Occasional opportunity for varying work routine.

Physical Demands

• Standing: long periods (up to 8 hours)
• Sitting: occasionally for short periods.
• Walking: long periods.
• Bending & Twisting: frequently.
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) frequently.
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities