2nd Shift Wastewater Treatment Operator FULL-TIME

Herr Foods Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health clinic on-site

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Holiday and sick time

Employee referral program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Herr Foods Inc. in Nottingham, PA seeks a Wastewater Treatment Operator to join the team. The role involves operating sewage treatment and related equipment, maintaining logs, and ensuring safe, compliant operations in a 12:30pm–9:30pm Monday–Friday shift.

You will work with pumps, centrifuges, starch recovery systems, and biological treatment systems, ensuring accurate test results and proper flow management. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Experience operating wastewater treatment equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret meters and logs.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment equipment to produce clean effluent.
• Monitor control panels, adjust valves, and record meter readings daily.
• Drive waste trucks to the Herr Angus Farm.
• Follow safety guidelines and attend safety meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Job description

Building a great career never tasted so good!
We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Wastewater Treatment Operator position, joining our Nottingham, PA team!

• SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday
• SHIFT: 12:30pm-9:30pm
• BENEFITS : This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include: Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
• Marathon Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider. A separate entity from Herr's, located at our Nottingham, PA facility. This facility ensures easy access to tailored healthcare services, preventative care, wellness programs, for employees on any medical plan
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a company match.
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
• Paid Employee referral program.

Job Summary:
Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and starch recovery equipment in wastewater treatment plant to produce clean effluent.

Benefit (Details):

Herr’s is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k with a company match, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).

* There is an internal candidate identified.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following - Other duties may be assigned: Operation, maintenance and cleaning of all equipment necessary to cleanse processing wastewater.

This equipment includes, but is not limited to

• Centrifugal and progressive cavity pumps
• Centrifuges
• Starch recovery system
• Blowers
• Biological treatment systems
• Chemical feed systems
• Storage lagoons Mixing chemicals

Keep accurate entries on daily log sheets. Perform simple water tests. Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of waste. Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and tests results to determine load requirements. Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes. Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings. Drive waste trucks to the Herr Angus Farm. Follow all safety guidelines as described in the safety code of conduct. Attend and participate in all safety meetings and be committed to working safety.

Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.