Sr. Wastewater Technician - 1st Shift

Garelick Farms•Franklin, MA

About The Position

Garelick Farms, a part of Dairy Farmers of America, is hiring a Senior Wastewater Technician to provide operational and maintenance support for its wastewater treatment plant. The role requires safe work practices and compliance with safety, environmental, corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. The technician is expected to demonstrate full proficiency in wastewater treatment processes, work with limited supervision, address atypical issues using experience and established precedents, and serve as a resource and trainer for less experienced colleagues. This is a first-shift position scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Duties include monitoring and maintaining plant equipment and processes, conducting and interpreting wastewater analyses, assisting with equipment maintenance and repairs, coordinating with vendors and maintenance personnel, supporting inspections and purchasing, updating procedures and documentation, communicating shift information, and identifying continuous-improvement opportunities. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2 to 4 years of wastewater-related experience with a wastewater system similar to the one onsite.
Water/wastewater system operator certification or license specific to location requirements, or ability to obtain appropriate license(s) within 12 months where required by state regulations.
Solid knowledge of wastewater treatment systems.
General microbiological and chemistry skills.
General maintenance skills.
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to interact positively and work effectively with others.
Ability to collaborate effectively and foster teamwork.
Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter.
Ability to multitask and organize one's own work activities.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Technical or college education.
Military experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment and monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
Maintain chemical levels and adjust and disinfect water and other liquids.
Record operational data and meter and gauge readings on specified forms at specified frequencies.
Perform COD, TSS, total-solids, and other analyses on daily samples; interpret results for operational trends and make informed adjustments based on collected data.
Solve common problems and use technical experience, judgment, and precedents to analyze and resolve more complex situations.
Advise the supervisor of potential concerns and implement appropriate changes.
Assist with maintenance, repair, and lubrication of wastewater equipment using hand and power tools, and record parts used during preventive maintenance or repairs.
Work with vendors to align with best practices and ensure equipment is stored ready for use in the plant.
Request maintenance repair work through the appropriate system or process.
Monitor sludge dumpster levels when applicable and contact the appropriate personnel when an exchange is needed.
Accompany the supervisor and regulatory inspectors on facility inspections when requested, and implement corrective actions.
Assist the supervisor with purchasing parts, materials, and chemicals.
Write, review, or update processes and documentation, including standard operating procedures, job hazard analyses, lockout/tagout procedures, and confined-space procedures.
Serve as the primary resource for management on issues when the supervisor is unavailable.
Communicate pertinent information to a shift supervisor at the end of the shift.
Identify continuous-improvement opportunities, communicate them to the supervisor, and implement appropriate changes using Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Leader Standard Work.
Attend required training, including GMP, HAACP, SQF, and safety training.
Follow DFA GMPs and comply with corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.