Wastewater Operator B 6 - 3rd shift - Cumming Plant

Tyson Foods; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Life insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods in the United States (Georgia plant) seeks a Wastewater Treatment Operator to operate and monitor essential water treatment systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will collect samples, analyze data, maintain logs, and communicate needs to management.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1+ year wastewater experience preferred, basic computer skills, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. 3rd shift is involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of wastewater experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills (Word/Excel).
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Basic organizational, mechanical and electrical wiring skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and perform chemical analyses per EPA/state requirements.
• Interpret test results, adjust systems to maintain compliance.
• Maintain logs and prepare reports for permits and management.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform maintenance as needed.
• Communicate system status to management.
• Operate spotter truck and/or forklift as required.
• Support groundskeeping and general housekeeping.

Skills

Basic algebra

Laboratory analyses

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical wiring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Spotter truck

Job description

Make an impact through safe, reliable wastewater operations. As a Wastewater Treatment Operator, you’ll put your hands-on skills and problem-solving abilities to work operating, monitoring, and maintaining essential water and wastewater treatment systems that support plant operations and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect samples and perform chemical analyses in laboratory and field settings in accordance with EPA, state, and health department requirements.
• Interpret test results, adjust treatment systems, and make informed operating decisions to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Perform calculations using basic algebraic formulas and a calculator.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, prepare computerized reports, and complete monthly reports required by permits, regulatory agencies, and corporate management.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform minor to major maintenance using mechanical skills and basic electrical wiring knowledge.
• Communicate system performance, operating conditions, and maintenance needs to management.
• Operate a spotter truck and/or forklift as needed.
• Support groundskeeping, painting, and general housekeeping to maintain work areas.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One or more years of wastewater experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with team members and management.
• Work Skills: Basic organizational, mechanical, and electrical wiring skills.

Training and Certification Requirements

• Complete a site-selected stormwater training program within 30 days.
• Complete Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume I and Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume II correspondence courses through California State University, Sacramento, within 12 months.
• Obtain the lowest-grade wastewater operator certification within 12 months or according to applicable state regulations.
• Obtain and maintain required HAZ-MAT training.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This is a hands-on role that requires lifting heavy objects weighing 50-75 pounds and climbing or descending stairs and ladders. Work may include exposure to unsanitary conditions and hazardous chemicals, along with groundskeeping, painting, and general housekeeping duties. Travel: One to two trips per year.

Other Conditions

• Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No.
• Work Shift: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America).
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Hourly Applicants ONLY

Hourly Applicants ONLY

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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