Offal & Wastewater Equipment Operator

waynefarms; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in North Carolina seeks a hands-on Operations Technician to oversee offal screening, DAF, sludge dewatering, and chemical mixing/injection. You will wear PPE and follow company policies and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, driving jockey trucks, coordinating with third-party drivers, performing cleanups, and adhering to NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience with pumps, valves, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to work unsupervised and maintain safety.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and operates offal equipment and machinery such as tumble screens, augers, pumps, motors, dewatering equipment, compressors, chemical feed equipment, etc.
• Observes the fill level on trailers and tankers.
• Drives jockey truck to move full and empty trailers and tankers.
• Monitors mechanical waste water equipment such as meters, pumps, motors, electrical, pivots, etc.
• Measures and monitors waste water chemicals such as santiquan, polymer, and caustics. Washing soaps, etc.
• Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for assigned work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Works with third party drivers to coordinate the pick-up and delivery times of loaded and empty trailers and tankers.
• Bail and compact cardboard as requested.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Safety & Environmental Manager.

Skills

Self-motivation

Night shifts

PPE compliance

Mechanical knowledge

Valid license (GA)

Operate pumps/valves

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wayne Farms in North Carolina seeks a hands-on Operations Technician to oversee offal screening, DAF, sludge dewatering, and chemical mixing/injection. You will wear PPE and follow company policies and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, driving jockey trucks, coordinating with third-party drivers, performing cleanups, and adhering to NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines.