Wastewater Treatment Operator

Maple Lodge Farms; Brampton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and pension plan

Weekly pay

Onsite Cafeteria

Discount at our Chicken Shop

Opportunities for career advancement

Culture of humility and family values

Job summary

Maple Lodge Farms in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator to safely operate the Water Treatment plant equipment and processes.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Nutrient & Water Treatment, and involves monitoring, lab work, maintenance, and compliance with CFIA, GMP, HACCP, and OHSA standards. The position offers health benefits, pension, weekly pay, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Environmental Industry.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, GMP, HACCP, BRC).
• OHSA and WHMIS knowledge.
• Analytical with problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of process improvement tools.
• Attention to detail and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and operates the Water Treatment plant equipment and processes; documents and reports to the Trades.
• Monitors Wastewater Plant processes with sampling, monitoring, analysis, and reporting; adjusts as needed.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures; adheres to PPE and safety requirements.
• Monitors processes of the Water & Wastewater Treatment department including sampling and prep.
• Conducts lab work and analyses of plant processes.
• Follows SOPs for maintenance, housekeeping and operation of wastewater equipment.
• Performs security duties and reports suspicious activities.
• Supports supervisor with training and compliance with company objectives.
• Adheres to all departmental policies and instructions for controlled and consistent work.

Skills

Environmental industry knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

OHSA & WHMIS knowledge

Regulatory standards CFIA GMP HACCP BR

Analytical and problem-solving

Process improvement tools

MS Office

Valid driver’s license

Attention to detail & multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Nutrient & Water Treatment, the Waste Treatment Operator will be responsible for for the safe and compliant operation of the Water Treatment plant equipment and processes.

This is to fill an existing position in the company.

Location

8301 Winston Churchill Blvd, Brampton, ON L6Y 0A2

Shift

Monday – Thursday from 8:00pm – 4:00am & Sunday from 5:00pm – 1:00am

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What You Will Be Doing

• Monitors and operates the equipment and processes, and documents and reports to the Trades if any Company assets require attention to ensure maximum performance. Monitors any repairs and/or alterations so that repairs are completed in the proper fashion, and follows up to ensure that the asset performs as required.
• Monitors Wastewater Plant processes with respect to sampling, monitoring, analysis, reporting, adjustments:and follows up to ensure the processes are performing as expected and required.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures, and works safely, utilizing all required PPE in good condition. Reports any unsafe acts and/or conditions to management.
• Monitors all different processes of the Water & Wastewater Treatment department involving sampling and sample preparation.
• Conducts lab work and analyses of all plant processes.
• Follows departmental SOPs with respect to all maintenance, housekeeping and operation of wastewater and related equipment.
• Performs Security duties (e.g. watches for trespassers, unauthorized persons, or anything out of the ordinary), and contacts Security as necessary.
• Assists and follows up with Supervisor with respect to employee training and compliance with Company objectives.
• Policies, Processes & Procedures; Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

What You Will Bring

• Knowledge of the Environmental Industry;
• Must possess mechanical aptitude;
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.;
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS;
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities;
• Knowledge of process improvement tools;
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential;
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Valid driver’s license
• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field; or completion of a post-secondary course in Environmental Science preferred.

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications closely align with the job requirements. Please note, these AI tools are not used to disqualify applicants but to support our efforts in efficiently screening large volumes of applications.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.