Wastewater Operator - 12 HR Night Shift

Kerry Group • Harrisonburg, VA

126d • $26 - $28

About The Position

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. Our Harrisonburg, VA, location is part of our Taste division and creates a variety of stock broth, soups, and bases. We work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment, where we work hard but also enjoy taking part in the community thanks to Kerry's employee engagement program. If you're looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the place for you!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Wastewater experience preferred.
• Six months to one-year experience in wastewater operations desirable.
• Must have the ability to work alone and in close cooperation with production personnel.
• Capable of working through complex problems alone or with others to provide logical solutions.
• Required to read and follow rules for maintaining a sanitary plant.
• The physical demands of this position include the ability to walk and stand on a regular basis.
• Must climb stairs and ladders.
• The ability to reach, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, push/pull and manipulate is frequently required.
• Must be able to lift full pails of washing solution, jugs of chemicals, equipment, or move bags of chemicals that could weigh 50 pounds and occasionally more.
• Vision and the ability to read and write are required to perform this job.
• Talking and hearing are essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning key production areas at high risk for environmental contamination.
• Operates Dissolved Air Filtration units, Screens, pumps and water testing equipment in an efficient and workmanlike manner.
• Uses chemicals in a safe manner as established by the company.
• Fully understands all of the chemicals in the plant: what they're used for, how to correctly use them, dilutions, handling of the chemicals, and what to do if improperly exposed to a chemical.
• Fills out all documents for regulatory compliance after completing each task.
• Will be alert to spot malfunctions in the operation of equipment that could be unsafe to the employee, or others in the area.
• Immediately reports such conditions to their supervisor.
• May paint parts of the building and equipment.
• Reports any non-compliance conditions to supervisor.
• Operates forklift.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• Retirement contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED