Wastewater Operator - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Wastewater Operator, where you will play an important role in maintaining and operating the equipment that ensure our wastewater is effectively treated. In this role, you will operate critical wastewater treatment equipment, monitor and interpret process control data from charts, flow meters, and gauges, and swiftly address issues that arise. Your hands-on work will involve collecting samples and performing minor repairs, making you an integral part of our commitment to clean and safe water. If you are motivated to drive excellence within our organization, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact!

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years of employment)
• Class I Water License (or able to acquire within 2 years of employment)
• Accustomed to working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on-call status when required.
• Experienced at handling multiple assignments simultaneously, setting goals, and completing commitments on schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of wastewater chemistry (BOD, solids, pH, metals)
• Ability to perform math required for wastewater calculations (basic functions and simple algebraic equations, parts per million conversions to pounds)
• Demonstrated computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and company software packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fundamental mathematical skills for managing Key Performance Indicators.
• Embody respect, approachability, and a team-oriented demeanor for fostering robust working relationships and cultivating a positive work environment.
• Thrive in collaborating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Operate critical wastewater treatment equipment.
• Monitor and interpret process control data from charts, flow meters, and gauges.
• Address issues that arise.
• Collect samples.
• Perform minor repairs.
• Tend to pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters, and other equipment essential for decontaminating wastewater through settling, aeration, and sludge digestion.
• Monitor charts, flow meters, and gauges to detect and address any equipment malfunctions.
• Conduct laboratory work.
• Create process reports for wastewater treatment.
• Support site's Environmental and Water goals to ensure safe and compliant daily operations.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
• Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs
• LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
• Leadership development initiatives.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED