Wastewater Operator

Turkey Hill; Conestoga (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vacation and PTO

Educational assistance reimbursement

Company bonus plan

Free ice cream and beverages

Job summary

Turkey Hill Dairy in Conestoga, PA is seeking a Wastewater Operator to manage wastewater treatment and potable water distribution, ensuring full regulatory compliance and maintaining required certifications under the Plant Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities include submitting PA-DEP DMRs, SRBC reporting, daily wastewater testing, vendor coordination, equipment maintenance, and reporting water usage. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to GMP and company food safety principles.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must work in a team environment.
• Maintain adherence to scheduled work hours (start/end/lunch/break).
• Perform duties in accordance with GMP regulations and safety guidelines.
• Responsible for Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) to PA-DEP.
• Prepare and submit monitoring/compliance reports to SRBC.
• Conduct daily wastewater testing and coordinate weekly testing with approved vendors.
• Review/approve/process wastewater invoices and forward to Accounts Payable.
• Maintain and service all wastewater treatment equipment and regulatory records.
• Communicate with plant personnel on water flow requirements and WWTP performance.
• Prepare and distribute daily water flow and usage reports.
• Coordinate and manage annual sludge hauling contracts and services.
• Monitor water supply and distribution system and coordinate maintenance/repairs.
• Partner with chemical vendors for testing and process improvements.
• Develop/oversee daily wastewater hauling schedules.
• Attend required trainings to maintain PA DEP licenses and certifications.

Skills

Teamwork

GMP compliance

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

Turkey Hill Dairy
Conestoga, PA 17516, USA

Description

Come check out Turkey Hill!

We’re a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!

The Wastewater Operator makes an impact by–

The Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective operation of the wastewater treatment facility, as well as the potable water supply and distribution system, while ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. This position requires maintaining all necessary state and local certifications to operate the facility and working under the daily direction of the Plant Maintenance Manager.

• Prepare and submit monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA-DEP).
• Prepare and submit required monitoring and compliance reports to the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC).
• Conduct daily wastewater testing and coordinate required weekly testing with approved third-party vendors.
• Review, approve, and process all wastewater treatment-related invoices and charges, forwarding documentation to Accounts Payable for payment.
• Maintain and service all wastewater treatment equipment, ensuring proper documentation of maintenance activities and regulatory compliance records.
• Communicate with plant personnel to assess water flow requirements and provide updates on Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) performance.
• Prepare and distribute daily water flow and water usage reports to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate and manage annual sludge hauling contracts and services.
• Monitor the incoming water supply and distribution system, recommending and coordinating necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Partner with chemical vendors to facilitate required testing, evaluate treatment performance, and implement recommended process improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee daily wastewater hauling schedules to ensure efficient operations and regulatory compliance.
• Attend and successfully complete all required training and continuing education to maintain applicable Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) licenses and certifications.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department and the organization.

You could be a great fit if you have these things –

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must work in a team environment
• Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedule
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
• Be responsible for Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Our associates enjoy these awesome benefits –

• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match – immediately vested
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Earn vacation and PTO
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream and beverages!

Physical Demands -

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are high (PPE required).
• The employee is required to wear mandated PPE based on assigned job area.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in a manufacturing environment for 8+ hours.
• The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks.
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks.
• The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
• Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push/pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.

This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.

This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters

Turkey Hill, LLC has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Turkey Hill employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.

Turkey Hill will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Turkey Hill, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Turkey Hill mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Turkey Hill employees, or to Turkey Hill’s resume database will be considered Turkey Hill property. Turkey Hill will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Turkey Hill will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees.

Turkey Hill will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Turkey Hill contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted.

Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Turkey Hill’s Human Resources Manager or his or her designee. No other Turkey Hill employee is authorized to bind Turkey Hill to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters.By submitting a candidate to Turkey Hill, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.

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