Wastewater Operator - 2nd Shift

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 3,574,872 - 3,988,152; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Smithfield is hiring a wastewater treatment operator in the United States, Iowa location. The role involves tending pumps and equipment used to decontaminate wastewater, collecting samples, and reading charts to identify malfunctions.

High school diploma or GED and 2+ years’ experience are required, with Class I Wastewater and Water Licenses or ability to obtain within set timelines. The position includes competitive starting pay ($25.95/hr) plus a $1.00/hr shift differential for 2nd shift,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years relevant experience and/or training.
• Class I Wastewater License or ability to acquire within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Tends pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater by settling, aeration, and sludge digestion.
• Collects samples and makes process reports.
• Reads charts, flow meters and gauges to detect equipment malfunctions.
• In the absence of key personnel, can supervise or delegate tasks.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class I Wastewater License

Class I Water License

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Your Opportunity

• Competitive Starting Pay - $25.95/hr
• $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

Overview

This position is responsible for tending the pumps and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater (sewage). Operator is responsible for collecting samples; reading charts and flow meters and gauges to determine equipment malfunctions and performing minor repairs on equipment.

Core Responsibilities

• Tends pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater (sewage) by settling, aeration, and sludge digestion.
• Collects samples and makes process reports.
• Reds charts, flow meters and gauges to detect equipment malfunctions.
• In the absence of key personnel, Receiver the employee's supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the key employee's duties is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2+ years relevant experience and/or training, required.
• Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire withing 3 years of employment); and Class I Water License (or able to acquire within 2 years of employment).
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Knowledge Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Must be able to travel occasionally with possible extended overnight stays.
• Must be available for night and weekend on-call status.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters or should possess while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The plant environment will include outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by la w.

Relocation Package Available

No

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified appli