Waste Water Technician
About The Position
Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together! As North America's leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brand Arctic Gardens. Why choose Nortera Competitive wages (Plus shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift assignments) Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance options 401K Retirement Savings account with Company Match Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holidays Employee Assistance Program Reimbursement program, for Wellness (Gym Memberships, etc.), Tuition, Relocation, Boots, and more Opportunity for overtime during peak seasons Your daily role: Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system in compliance with NYSDEC SPDES permit requirements Monitor pond levels, manage discharge, and follow spray field programs Perform lab testing, process control, and microscopic analysis of bacteria Maintain pumps, pipelines, and air systems; complete routine sampling and inspections Execute preventative maintenance and manage parts inventory Ensure adherence to safety standards, GMPs, and quality protocols while supporting production operations Your profile Maintain a safe, clean work environment while following all safety protocols Work effectively in a team and communicate clearly across departments Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to maintain and repair equipment Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment Flexible to work weekends/off-shifts; valid driver’s license required; wastewater experience preferred Pay Range: $18 to $22 A link to the full job description can be found here. We’re looking for people like you! Come grow with Nortera! Nortera believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Nortera is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-434-0399.
Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to maintain and repair equipment
- Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible to work weekends/off-shifts
- Valid driver’s license required
Nice To Haves
- Wastewater experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system in compliance with NYSDEC SPDES permit requirements
- Monitor pond levels, manage discharge, and follow spray field programs
- Perform lab testing, process control, and microscopic analysis of bacteria
- Maintain pumps, pipelines, and air systems; complete routine sampling and inspections
- Execute preventative maintenance and manage parts inventory
- Ensure adherence to safety standards, GMPs, and quality protocols while supporting production operations
- Maintain a safe, clean work environment while following all safety protocols
- Work effectively in a team and communicate clearly across departments
Benefits
- Competitive wages (Plus shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift assignments)
- Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA
- Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance options
- 401K Retirement Savings account with Company Match
- Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Reimbursement program, for Wellness (Gym Memberships, etc.), Tuition, Relocation, Boots, and more
- Opportunity for overtime during peak seasons
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
