Offal & Wastewater Operations Technician

Wayne Farms LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Maintenance Operator to oversee offal screening, DAF, sludge production and chemical mixing/injection systems. You will wear PPE and ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable laws.

Responsibilities include operating pumps and related equipment, monitoring wastewater chemicals, coordinating trailer movements with drivers, and performing routine housekeeping. This role requires self-motivation and the ability to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with pumps, valves, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts.
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and compliance of offal screening, DAF, sludge production/dewatering, and chemical mixing/injection systems.
• Monitor and operate offal equipment (tumble screens, augers, pumps, motors, dewatering equipment, compressors, chemical feed equipment).
• Observe trailer and tanker fill levels and coordinate with third party drivers for pickups/deliveries.
• Monitor wastewater equipment and chemicals (santiquan, polymer, caustics).
• Perform cleaning, housekeeping, and floor/area maintenance in assigned zones.
• Assist with cardboard bail/compaction as requested.
• Perform other duties assigned by Safety & Environmental Manager.

Skills

Self-motivation

Night shifts

PPE compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Truck/tractor operation

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Poultry industry experience (preferred)

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Irrigation systems

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Maintenance Operator to oversee offal screening, DAF, sludge production and chemical mixing/injection systems. You will wear PPE and ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable laws.

Responsibilities include operating pumps and related equipment, monitoring wastewater chemicals, coordinating trailer movements with drivers, and performing routine housekeeping. This role requires self-motivation and the ability to work nights and weekends.