What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Treatment Operator position at Johnsonville?
Position Facility: Holton
Our manufacturing members are the heart of our organization. Members of our manufacturing team, which includes machine operators, packaging, shipping and more, take pride in ensuring we produce only the highest-quality, most consistent products for our customers and consumers. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, processes, communities and each other better.
Position Overview
The Wastewater Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the facility’s wastewater treatment system. The facility operates an anerobic and aerobic basin, clarifier, and a system of aerobic lagoons. This role ensures all wastewater processes operate within regulatory limits while supporting plant production needs and protecting environmental compliance.
The operator performs daily system monitoring, laboratory testing, equipment inspections, and preventative maintenance while maintaining accurate documentation in SAP and regulatory systems. The role requires strong ownership of environmental stewardship, proactive problem solving, and collaboration with maintenance, production, and leadership teams.
Pay Range: $36.88 - $46.59
Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday (Overtime as needed)
Responsibilities
Operate and monitor the wastewater treatment system to ensure consistent compliance with discharge permits and environmental standards.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
About Our Company
Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!
Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.
We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.
Our manufacturing members are the heart of our organization. Members of our manufacturing team, which includes machine operators, packaging, shipping and more, take pride in ensuring we produce only the highest-quality, most consistent products for our customers and consumers. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, processes, communities and each other better.
Position Overview
The Wastewater Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the facility’s wastewater treatment system. The facility operates an anerobic and aerobic basin, clarifier, and a system of aerobic lagoons. This role ensures all wastewater processes operate within regulatory limits while supporting plant production needs and protecting environmental compliance.
The operator performs daily system monitoring, laboratory testing, equipment inspections, and preventative maintenance while maintaining accurate documentation in SAP and regulatory systems. The role requires strong ownership of environmental stewardship, proactive problem solving, and collaboration with maintenance, production, and leadership teams.
Pay Range: $36.88 - $46.59
Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday (Overtime as needed)
Responsibilities
Operate and monitor the wastewater treatment system to ensure consistent compliance with discharge permits and environmental standards.
- Monitoring influent and effluent system performance
- Conducting daily pH testing and process monitoring
- Adjusting chemical dosing and process controls as required
- Monitoring blowers, lift stations, and aeration systems
- Performing sludge management and process optimization
- Responding to alarms, process upsets, or equipment issues
- Supporting plant operations to minimize wastewater impacts from production
- Collect and analyze wastewater samples for required parameters
- Conduct nutrient testing and process lab analysis
- Perform Sludge Volume Index (SVI) / settleability testing
- Complete PACE effluent sampling and lab coordination
- Maintain regulatory documentation and sampling logs
- Support environmental reporting and audits
- Maintain compliance records within SAP and regulatory systems (KIEMS)
- Support Utilities team on Ammonia, water, air, and auxiliary systems as needed.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Basic math skills required.
- Must have or be able to obtain forklift certification.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds.
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, for extended periods of time
- Must adhere to all safety requirements.
- Must know how to use a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
- Must be able to complete Fit testing and be part of Hazardous response team
- Must have the desire to learn, grow and take on increasing responsibility.
- Strong interpersonal, multitasking and organizational skills in a team environment.
- Work experiences that demonstrate Johnsonville’s Core Values: Humble Candor, Personal Commitment, Collaborative Teamwork, and Learning Agility.
- Must be able to use and have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Waste Water Op 3 Certification
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
About Our Company
Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!
Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.
We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.
Salary : $37 - $47