Waste Water Treatment Operator

Summary/Objective 
This position operates the wastewater treatment plant and all of its functions in order to comply with regulatory and operating permit requirements. This position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure the wastewater treatment plant is as efficient and safe as possible.   

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Essential Functions 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Maintain all the wastewater and irrigation equipment; 
• Maintain the grounds around the plant and around the waste water facility; 
• Provide support for snow removal from grounds and walkways; 
• Follow instructions for precision laboratory testing; 
• Follow regulatory permit instructions and report test results in a timely manner. 

Competencies 
Job Knowledge 
Job Safety 
Teamwork & Leadership 
Quality of Work
Cost Control
Inclusion& Communication

Supervisory Responsibility 
This position has no supervisory responsibilities   

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a manufacturing environment with the following conditions: 
Exposure to hot or cold Climate frequently; 
Exposure to chemical frequently; 
Exposure to noise and vibration frequently; 
Exposure to wet and humid conditions frequently. 

Physical Demands 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties on the job, the physical demands are: 
Stand – frequently; 
Stoop/Bend – frequently; 
Squat – frequently; 
Crawl – occasionally; 
Climb Stairs or ladders – frequently; 
Reach – chest level, above or below frequently; 
Push – 70 lbs. frequently; 
Pull – 70 lbs. frequently; 
Lift/carry – 70 lbs. frequently. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 
This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department.  Overtime and weekend work is required at times. 

Travel 
None is required for this position. 

Required Education and Experience 
1. High school diploma or equivalent; 
2. Class K certification from the State of Illinois; 
3. Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English. 

Preferred Education and Experience 
1. Wastewater operations experience for a food manufacturing plant; 
2. Mechanical background, including electrical and plumbing; 
3. Basic computer skills. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 
None is required for this position. 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance 
Eligible to work in USA.

Food Safety and Product Quality 
This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department.   

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 

Other Duties 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.