Waste Water Operator I

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Darling Ingredients seeks a Wastewater Operator in Fayetteville, NC to control flows and processes in the plant, run tests, maintain equipment, and ensure reliable wastewater operation. The shift pattern is four 12‑hour rotations (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Saturday.

Essential duties include operating evaporator, DAF, MBBRs, aerators, disinfect systems, scrubbers, pumps and gearboxes; monitoring chemical inventory; performing wastewater tests; and supporting maintenance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year of prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
• Willingness to obtain a wastewater certificate.
• Self-starter who can remain productive with little supervision.
• Strong math skills.
• Good oral communication.
• Clean penmanship.

Responsibilities

• Operate the evaporator, skimmer, DAF, MBBRs, aerators, mixers, disinfection system, scrubbers, ancillary equipment, and cooling towers.
• Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Maintain chemical inventory and add chemicals as required.
• Perform wastewater tests and apply chemicals to sustain operation for at least 24 hours.
• Clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations daily.
• Service and lubricate pumps and gearboxes as needed.
• Assist maintenance with projects in the area of responsibility.
• Dump a container of grease solids using a forklift.

Skills

Math skills

Oral communication

Penmanship

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries, transforming them into essential ingredients that feed animals, fertilize crops, fuel planes, and nourish people. We are the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses across more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries, helping shrink waste and advance a circular economy.

Benefits for full‑time employees include 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

The Wastewater Operator controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and biological systems, performs tests, maintains equipment, and ensures proper operation of all wastewater‑related systems. Additional duties are assigned by the Plant Manager.

Shift Schedule

Work four 12‑hour shifts per week (6:00 PM‑6:00 AM) on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Saturday.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate the evaporator, skimmer, DAF, MBBRs, aerators, mixers, disinfection system, scrubbers, ancillary equipment, and cooling towers.
• Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Maintain chemical inventory and add chemicals as required.
• Perform wastewater tests and apply chemicals to sustain operation for at least 24 hours.
• Clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations daily.
• Service and lubricate pumps and gearboxes as needed.
• Assist maintenance with projects in the area of responsibility.
• Dump a container of grease solids using a forklift.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year of prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
• Willingness to obtain a wastewater certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self‑starter who can remain productive with little supervision.
• Strong math skills.
• Good oral communication.
• Clean penmanship.

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to stand, walk and move around the plant, use hands to operate equipment and lift objects up to 25 pounds. Periodic climbing, stooping and operating a forklift are expected. Adequate vision is required to safely operate equipment and to detect hazards.

EEO Statement

Darling Ingredients is an equal‑opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The EEOC EEO Poster is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.