Wastewater Treatment Operator

Agropur•Hull, IA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you! Work only 14 shifts per month and enjoy more long weekends! How Agropur invests in YOU: Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00 $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays and Holidays 2-2-3 Rotational Schedule Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with up to a 7% company match 3 Weeks PTO Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Advancement Opportunities Healthy work/life balance What’s involved in this role: We are looking for a Wastewater Treatment Operator in Hull, Iowa. The Wastewater Treatment Operator I is responsible for the day-to-day operations of wastewater treatment, performing a variety of duties related to the collection, treatment and distribution of water and wastewater. Operate the wastewater treatment system in compliance with organization discharge limits. Operate wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater treatment plant to control flow and processing of wastewater. Monitor control panels and adjust valves manually or by remote control to regulate flow of influent and chemicals. Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret metered, gauged readings and test results to determine load requirements. Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of wastewater through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes. Maintain log of operations and record meter and gauge readings. Assist with and monitor the load-out of sludges. Perform routine inspections of tanks and other associated equipment to ensure mechanical and physical integrity of the system. Perform preventative maintenance of wastewater plant equipment and basic troubleshooting of maintenance/electrical issues. Perform wastewater plant sampling of processes, and complete analysis of samples. Perform monitoring of wastewater plant processes and make adjustments as needed. Conduct tests, such as pH, turbidity and chemical concentrations (bench testing). May operate and maintain power generating equipment to provide air and electricity for plant. Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management. What you need to join our team: High School Education or equivalent preferred. Minimum one (1) year wastewater treatment experience or equivalent training/certification strongly preferred. Basic mechanical competency with standard wastewater equipment to include, pumps, and automation required. Where you’ll be working: Hull, Iowa Our Hull, Iowa, plant is home to approximately 180 employees. We produce mozzarella, parmesan, romano, cheddar, gouda, and Monterey Jack cheeses as well as various whey streams. Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text. Text key word ''Agropur'' to 608-564-5884 to apply by SMS! Create a candidate account to subscribe to our Job Alerts (Click on Sign In at the top right of your screen and then on Create Account). Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations). To view legal notices, click on links provided below: View Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) View E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)

Requirements

High School Education or equivalent preferred.
Minimum one (1) year wastewater treatment experience or equivalent training/certification strongly preferred.
Basic mechanical competency with standard wastewater equipment to include, pumps, and automation required.

Responsibilities

Operate the wastewater treatment system in compliance with organization discharge limits.
Operate wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater treatment plant to control flow and processing of wastewater.
Monitor control panels and adjust valves manually or by remote control to regulate flow of influent and chemicals.
Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret metered, gauged readings and test results to determine load requirements.
Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of wastewater through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
Maintain log of operations and record meter and gauge readings.
Assist with and monitor the load-out of sludges.
Perform routine inspections of tanks and other associated equipment to ensure mechanical and physical integrity of the system.
Perform preventative maintenance of wastewater plant equipment and basic troubleshooting of maintenance/electrical issues.
Perform wastewater plant sampling of processes, and complete analysis of samples.
Perform monitoring of wastewater plant processes and make adjustments as needed.
Conduct tests, such as pH, turbidity and chemical concentrations (bench testing).
May operate and maintain power generating equipment to provide air and electricity for plant.
Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.

Benefits

Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
$1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays and Holidays
2-2-3 Rotational Schedule
Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k) with up to a 7% company match
3 Weeks PTO
Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
Advancement Opportunities
Healthy work/life balance