WASTEWATER OPERATOR

Nortera•Strathroy-Caradoc, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Nortera Foods Inc. means joining a team that grows together! As the North American leader of ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable foods. Nortera Foods Inc. produces major private and retail brands and markets its own Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Requirements

Wastewater treatment knowledge and/or other environmental sciences
Knowledge of HACCP, WHIMIS, Safe Chemical Handling Procedures and Food Safety
Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, work safely with potentially hazardous chemicals
Demonstrate punctuality, reliability and willingness to learn in a safety focused team based environment
Proficient organizational skills, demonstrated ability to prioritizing tasks, manage time effectively, while effectively communicating
Strong organizational skills, data/record keeping, reporting, and some basic mathematical and computer proficiency required
Basic mechanical comprehension
Self motivated, demonstrate levelheaded autonomy to make decisions and take action when senior departmental employees and/or manager is unavailable

Responsibilities

Monitor wastewater operations and make necessary adjustments as required to maintain efficiency
Work with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment is functioning to design, cleaning equipment
Perform necessary testing on sludge and cake. Analyzing the results to assess treatment performance
Update plant logs with operational records, changes, concerns, and review chemical inventory
Collect wastewater samples in accordance with sampling program, perform laboratory testing of wastewater
Monitor instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure systems are operating within prescribed limits, bringing any deviations forward
Make chemical treatment as needed and as directed by supervisor