Wastewater Trainee

Mountaire Farms; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight paid holidays

Onsite Health and Wellness Centers

401(k) Retirement Planning

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Mountaire Farms in Millsboro, DE invites you to join a twelve‑month hybrid trainee program designed to build foundational skills in wastewater treatment, safety, SCADA and instrumentation, and daily plant operations under supervision.

You will complete online instruction and on‑the‑job training, work toward a Level I wastewater operator license, and prepare for future roles within Mountaire's facilities across multiple states.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Internal candidates must have a minimum of 6 months of service with Mountaire and be in good standing with Human Resources.
• Entry-level wastewater trainee with 0-1 years’ previous work experience.
• May be required to work and/or attend training classes on weekends and evenings.
• Must be available to work first, second or third shift.
• Trainees will learn the fundamentals of wastewater operations and develop theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and operational understanding required to perform as a Wastewater Operator Level C.
• The program is designed to prepare participants to obtain a wastewater operator license.

Responsibilities

• Hybrid (classroom and online) learning in safety, preliminary and primary treatment fundamentals, biological treatment fundamentals, and activated sludge fundamentals.
• On-the-job (OJT) training in equipment identification, equipment start‑up, shutdown and operation, sludge handling and dewatering, Instrumentation, SCADA, and controls, troubleshooting, and laboratory and process testing.
• Wastewater Operator License Test Prep coursework and attainment of a Level I Wastewater Operator license.
• Successful completion of on-site skills assessments.

Skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Will focus on building foundational skills in areas such as wastewater treatment, safety, chemical feed and process chemistry, filtration systems, daily operations, laboratory and water quality testing, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA) and instrumentation, maintenance, and compliance. The trainee will participate in a hybrid program that combines online instruction with hands‑on, on‑the‑job experience, performing basic tasks in a manufacturing setting, all under direct supervision. The program is designed to prepare the trainee to become a licensed wastewater operator during or upon completion of the twelve-month program by equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the wastewater certification exam and gain an understanding of the facility's equipment, systems, and operations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Hybrid (classroom and online) learning in the following areas: safety, preliminary and primary treatment fundamentals, biological treatment fundamentals, and activated sludge fundamentals.
• On‑the‑job (OJT) training in equipment identification, equipment start‑up, shutdown and operation, sludge handling and dewatering, Instrumentation, SCADA, and controls, troubleshooting, and laboratory and process testing.
• Wastewater Operator License Test Prep coursework and attainment of a Level I Wastewater Operator license.
• Successful completion of on‑site skills assessments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Internal candidates must have a minimum of 6 months of service with Mountaire and be in good standing with Human Resources.
• Entry‑level wastewater trainee with 0-1 years’ previous work experience.
• May be required to work and/or attend training classes on weekends and evenings.
• Must be available to work first, second or third shift.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Trainees will learn the fundamentals of wastewater operations and develop theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and operational understanding required to perform as a Wastewater Operator Level C.
• The program is designed to prepare participants to obtain a wastewater operator license.
• This position will initially be offered through an internal trainee program and may be opened to external candidates for future cohorts as business needs require.

About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family‑focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high‑quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

About the Team

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!

Job Info

• Job Identification 24617
• Posting Date 09/01/2026, 02:54 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Locations 29005 John J Williams Hwy, Millsboro, DE, 19966, US