Water Systems Operator | Penn Yan
About The Position
Wastewater Technician KanPak is your ultimate resource for beverages and desserts. From juices to coffee drinks to delicious blended ice cream treats, we'll help you create the perfect product. Innovation, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, superior customer service and the highest quality ingredients are all part of the mix. We are seeking an energetic, skilled Wastewater Technician for expansion openings in our facility in Penn Yan, NY. This opportunity will require flexibility to work weekends and overtime. Main Functions: The Technician/Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, adjusting, and troubleshooting the pre-treatment plant and its processes to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local operating regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is: $21/hour to $25/hour Benefits: At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following: Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement. Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences Schedule (Rotating 12-Hour Shift Schedule) Shift to be decided Week A: 36 hours - Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday 48 hours - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday Shift Times Days: 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am Main Functions: The Operator is responsible to operate, monitor, maintain, adjust and troubleshoot the pre-treatment plant and its processes. Work involves responsibility for the technical aspects of Pre-Treatment plant operations, compliance with Federal, State and Local operating regulations. Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the Engineering Manager, subject to review through reports and results achieved.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months to one year of food industry experience preferred.
- Minimum one year of experience in pre-treatment or wastewater plant operation preferred.
- Working knowledge of Pre-Treatment plant operations, methods, and procedures.
- Ability to use general mechanical tools for basic repairs.
- Familiarity with pumps, pre-treatment machinery, and chemical handling.
- Ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions.
- Knowledge of chemicals used in wastewater treatment.
- Strong communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivated with honesty, reliability, and accountability.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Must be flexible with work hours.
- Requires climbing ladders/stairs to access tanks and pumps.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Requires detection and differentiation of colors, sounds, and smells.
- Work involves bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for prolonged periods.
- Indoor/outdoor environment with exposure to water treatment equipment, chemicals, and waste handling.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate GSF Quality activities and operations to meet objectives for quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction at KanPak.
- Participate in formulating and administering division's short- and long-range goals and objectives for business growth.
- Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring, and testing required to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations governing the Pre-Treatment process.
- Maintain a clean and organized Pre-Treatment plant.
- Perform regular and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on all Pre-Treatment plant equipment and machinery.
- Monitor SCADA/HMI dashboards and adjust Pre-Treatment plant chemical setpoints as required to optimize water quality per village requirements.
- Monitor, inspect, and clean pH probes during each shift, ensuring no damage occurs during cleaning.
- Schedule and coordinate sludge and off-spec food waste haul offs; load trucks as required.
- Monitor and replenish chemicals and supplies as needed.
- Complete shift reports and documentation, sending to required teams.
- Communicate with the main facility production team throughout the shift on production schedules.
- Keep empty totes and barrels organized by supplier.
- Assist with snow removal and salting of walkways/sidewalks.
- Perform related duties as required.
- Maintain compliance with KanPak/GSF Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety and other regulations
- Act according to KanPak's Creed & Values
Benefits
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
- Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan
- Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
