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Nestlé Purina
Environmental Operator
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What they do
A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$53,001 / year median in Georgia
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. Position Summary Our Hartwell, Georgia, factory measures an impressive 500,000 square feet. It represents our most versatile facility to date, enabling us to switch product lines with greater speed and efficiency. Together, we take immense pride in producing and distributing the brands that our customers trust and that bring joy to pets' lives. In addition to offering excellent career opportunities to over 1,100 associates, we actively demonstrate our commitment to the community. We support local pet shelters and rescue efforts, as well as engage in education and hunger relief programs, ensuring that we make a positive impact beyond our factory walls. We also are doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. The Waste Water Pretreatment Plant Operator is responsible for the Safety, Operation, Housekeeping, and Maintenance of the pretreatment plant. This includes managing the Screen room, Membrane Bioreactor (MBR), Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) unit, Truck Bay, Pump room, Odor control, MCC, Retort Pond, all WWTP outdoor areas, Tote cleaning, Chemical skids and Tank levels, Tank farm, and Blower room. The operator ensures the safe and efficient treatment of wastewater, compliance with environmental regulations, and the maintenance of plant equipment and facilities.