Wastewater Operator: Precision Dosing & Compliance

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. seeks a Wastewater Operator to ensure correct chemical dosing and compliance with regulations. You will perform tests (BOD, TSS, oil, grease, and pH), collect samples, and adjust feeds based on results to maintain water quality.

You will support team initiatives, follow Simmons operating systems, wear PPE, and travel for training as needed. A wastewater license and basic computer skills are required to perform this role effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain wastewater license per state requirements.
• Able to perform tests and adjust chemical dosing based on results.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Applies chemicals in correct amounts to water and makes adjustments based on test results.
• Performs tests for BOD, TSS, oil/grease, and pH levels.
• Collects water samples and ships them to testing facilities as required.
• Completes weekly system cleaning and orders chemicals as needed.
• Supports team initiatives and follows operating systems and policies.
• Familiar with Simmons operating systems and communicates concerns for improvement.
• Performs other duties to support business objectives.
• Stand for the shift, lift up to 65 pounds, and work in wet/cold/hot environments.
• Wear PPE: waterproof gloves, safety glasses, gloves, and face shield.
• Travel to attend classes, training, and testing as required.
• Must have basic computer skills and wastewater licensure per state requirements.

Skills

Chemical handling

Laboratory testing

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Wastewater license (state requirements)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Simmons Foods, Inc. seeks a Wastewater Operator to ensure correct chemical dosing and compliance with regulations. You will perform tests (BOD, TSS, oil, grease, and pH), collect samples, and adjust feeds based on results to maintain water quality.

You will support team initiatives, follow Simmons operating systems, wear PPE, and travel for training as needed. A wastewater license and basic computer skills are required to perform this role effectively.