Wastewater Operator - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Center, IA

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Starting Pay - $25.95-$28.35/hr $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. This position is responsible for tending the pumps and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater (sewage). Operator is responsible for collecting samples; reading charts and flow meters and gauges to determine equipment malfunctions and performing minor repairs on equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2+ years relevant experience and/or training, required.
Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire withing 3 years of employment); and Class I Water License (or able to acquire within 2 years of employment).
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
Knowledge Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Must be able to travel occasionally with possible extended overnight stays.
Must be available for night and weekend on-call status.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Tends pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater (sewage) by settling, aeration, and sludge digestion.
Collects samples and makes process reports.
Reds charts, flow meters and gauges to detect equipment malfunctions.
In the absence of key personnel, Receiver the employee’s supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the key employee’s duties is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.
May perform other duties as assigned.