Waste Water Technician

Lactalis American Group Inc; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Nampa, ID is hiring a Waste Water Treatment Plant Technician to operate a 1.5 MGD facility and support a safe, compliant production environment.

You will troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, monitor process indicators, and perform lab analyses while adhering to lab and safety procedures.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma, Idaho WWTP Class I license, and at least one year of on-site experience; food-manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Idaho Wastewater Operator Class I license required or equivalent.
• 1 year of on-site operating experience at a Class 1 or higher wastewater system.
• 1 year food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Able to read and write reports, manuals and procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot a 1.5 MGD WWTP.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks unsupervised.
• Respond to process indicators and adjust as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair WWTP equipment.
• Develop PM schedules and procedures for WWTP equipment and processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Reading/writing reports

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Waste Water Treatment Plant Technician based in Nampa, ID.

Requirements

From your PASSION to ours

The Waste Water Treatment Plant Tech is responsible for operating a 1.5 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant. It is a waste activated sludge facility with a SBR, Belt Press, Sand Filters, and DAF. Successful candidate will operate, troubleshoot, evaluate equipment problems and perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance tasks as well as execute proper procedures of lab analysis.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Perform all operational requirements of the job.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks unsupervised.
• Respond to process indicators and make changes as needed for most abnormal situations.
• Conduct most trouble shooting and repair of the WWTP equipment proficiently.
• Perform equipment modifications to improve efficiency or minimize breakdowns.
• Develop PM schedules and procedures for all WWTP equipment and processes.
• Instruct lower level technicians to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Demonstrate intermediate skill performance in most maintenance functions. Primary Functions are as follows: Electricity, Electronics, PLC’s/HMI’s, Plumbing, Mechanical, Machine shipwright/millwright, Welding, and Pneumatics/Hydraulics.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• High School Diploma required

Experience

• One (1) year of relevant on-site operating experience at a Class 1 or higher wastewater system.
• One year food manufacturing experience preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Skills / Abilities

• Must be able to analyze, read and write reports, manuals and procedures.
• Familiar with computer operating systems and Microsoft office.
• Strong communication both written, and verbal as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in an effective team environment.
• Basic math skills as well as ability to calculate averages required.

Professional Certifications

Licensing: Idaho Wastewater Operator Class I license (WWTP Operator I) or equivalent from another state

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Aff...