Wastewater Operator SS (D Shift)

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

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To ensure the proper amount of chemicals are added to water discharge to comply with local, state and federal guidelines.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies the correct chemicals in the amounts to the water; makes a chemical feed or air adjustment as needed based on test results and evaluation done daily.
• Performs tests for biological oxygen demand, total suspended solids, oil, grease, and the pH level.
• Takes water samples on a regular basis to compare with what the standard is and ships it to the appropriate testing facility as required.
• Completes weekly cleaning of the system; orders chemicals as needed.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Wastewater Operator and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Be able to stand for entire shift; be able to lift up to 65 pounds; be able to go up and down stairs; be able to stoop; be able to shovel; must be able to tolerate temperatures of 95º at any given time in increments of 30 minutes to an hour; must be able to tolerate temperatures of 32º at any given time in increments of 30 minutes to an hour; The working environment is wet, cold, hot and at times walking surfaces are slippery. Ability to work in tight confined spaces.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Std waterproof gloves, safety glasses, gloves, face shield

Travel: Required to travel for classes, training and testing, with possible overnight stays.

Technical Experience: Must be able to obtain and maintain wastewater license as per state requirements; must have computer skills.

Industry Experience: N/A

Competencies: Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team . .

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.