Wastewater Operator – Essentia Position Available In Whitfield, Georgia

Wastewater Operator

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  Wastewater Operator
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  locations
  ESSEN-Dalton GA
  time type
  Full time
  posted on
  Posted 4 Days Ago
  job requisition id
  R3309
  Please note, this is a

THIRD SHIFT

position.
Essentia gives you access to the world’s widest range of high-quality stocks, broths, fats, flavors, and functional proteins. Through committed service and sustainable proteins solutions, we’re dedicated to building a better business for our customers. We do this by holding true to our values: Teamwork, Respect, Agility, Creativity and Knowledge. We offer a competitive total compensation package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off, and paid holidays.

WASTEWATER OPERATOR

• 3rd SHIFT

Purpose:

To control, monitor, and apply daily wastewater streams as well
as assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and
procedures.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. certification required.
Wastewater Industrial Operator license for the state of Georgia required.

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of experience working in wastewater required.
Experience with equipment maintenance is preferred.
Valid driver’s license required.

JOB DUTIES

Wastewater Operation Duties:

Monitor wastewater flows to the city and plant, in accordance with established company procedures and state/federal regulations. Monitor waste flows to storm drainage systems, in accordance with established company procedures and state/federal regulations.
Maintain and operate all equipment and machinery associated with handling wastewater, including irrigation reels, tractors, irrigation lines, meters, mowers, pumps, electric motors, etc.
Maintain required records required of wastewater management.
Work with tenant of the grounds to ensure good farm stewardship.
Operate company vehicle, lifts, industrial trucks and equipment as required.

Other Tasks & Responsibilities:

Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
Follow good housekeeping practices such as washing, cleaning and maintaining tools and other equipment. Must be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve and report immediately, contacting appropriate plant management (i.e. the Plant Manager and/or the QC Manager).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Operate company vehicle as required and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Operate equipment such as tractors, trucks, mowers, forklifts.
Perform basic math calculations.
Read and record data, legibly documenting for record keeping purposes.
Implement all safety techniques and mandated sanitary rules and regulations in accordance with established policies and procedures related plant and equipment/machinery operations.
Remain calm and professional at all times.
Understand and communicate information through use of written documentation or oral presentation.
Interpret and work from oral and written instructions.
Cooperate and work respectfully with all team members.
Work daily and extended hours as necessary.
Learn how to operate new equipment/machinery.
Tear down equipment, repairing and restoring to operation with the support of maintenance team members.
Ability to adhere to DNR recordkeeping requirements.
Ability to maintain certification of wastewater industrial license.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Approximate:

8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key:

Occasional = 0% to 33%
Frequent = 34% to 66%
Continuous = 67% to 100%
N/A = Not Applicable
Standing

• Frequent
  Sitting
• Occasional
  Walking
• Frequent
  Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping
• Occasional
  Reaching Above Shoulder
• Occasional
  Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.)
• Occasional
  Working on

Heights:

Unprotected Heights

• Occasional
  Protected Heights
• Frequent
  Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds
• Frequent
  Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials
  Weighing from 0 to 100 pounds
• Occasional
  Be Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment
• Frequent
  Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job)
• Occasional
  Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery
• Frequent

Hand Movements:

Recording Data

• Frequent
  Operating Office Equipment
• Occasional
  Operating Computer
• Occasional
  Simple Grasping (right and left)
• Frequent
  Firm Grasping (right and left)
• Frequent
  Fine Manipulating (right and left)
• Frequent
  Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls
• Occasional
  Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access
  Required Information and to Perform Job Duties
• Yes
  Color Definition
• Yes
  Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate
  and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties
• Yes

Mobility:

Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas

• Continuous
  Office
• Occasional
  Multiple Locations
• Frequent
  Plant
• Continuous
  Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area
• Occasional
  Rough Terrain
• Occasional
  Other
• N/A
  BASIC

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

This job requires the mental capabilities to handle multiple tasks and understand mechanical and equipment operations as required by job duties. The incumbent will need basic calculation skills, reading, speaking and writing skills, problem solving skills and have an ability to analyze and comprehend complex information. Communication skills are required to ensure proper equipment installation and instructions for safe usage are followed. In addition, the incumbent must be able to work independently, set priorities, determine work assignments and work methods.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES

The working conditions for this job vary; a portion of the job duties occur in an indoor environment; however mostly outside work with varying seasonal temperatures. The working conditions include but are not limited to exposure to chemicals, moving machinery and equipment, extended work hours, and high noise levels.
About Essentia
Who we are
Driven to fulfill customer needs, we help improve food products across the world for both people and pets. Using natural raw materials and innovative manufacturing processes, Essentia creates valuable protein solutions that are clean-label and free from major allergens. With over 35 years of experience and through committed service and sustainable protein solutions, we are dedicated to building a better business for our customers. Where we make a difference
Essentia Protein Solutions offers meat-based ingredients to the world’s widest range of high-quality stocks, broths, fats and functional meat products, using animal-based proteins.
How we support you
Through committed service and sustainable proteins solutions, Essentia is dedicated to building a better business for our customers. We do this by holding true to our values: Teamwork, Respect, Agility, Creativity, and Knowledge. To learn more about Essentia Protein Solutions visit us at: https://essentiaproteins.com/na/