Responsibilities
- Supervise the water treatment, wastewater treatment, and offal and feather screen area.
- Supervise operators within the department including training, developing and motivating them to achieve their maximum quality and productivity performance in their respective positions.
- Manage daily sampling protocol on Phosphorus, TSS, BOD, and FOG to satisfy regulatory reporting compliance.
- Compile water, wastewater, and storm water prevention reports, inspections and records, including Tier 2 reporting requirements, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), boiler, air permits, wastewater reporting storm water permit, etc. to comply with city, company and regulatory agencies, including EPA and DNR.
- Act as a liaison on behalf of Pilgrim’s working with the City of Arcadia’s Water/Wastewater Department and City Utility Commission as well as providing monthly DMR report.
- Complete Discharge Monitoring Report for the city on a monthly basis.
- Develop and implement goals and objectives, as well as departmental budget; monitoring and explain any variances.
- Research and develop cost efficient standards for the department.
- Maintain the equipment within the water and wastewater department; directing maintenance and sanitation.
- Oversee the scheduling, moving, and loading of bi-product trailers.
- Monitor water usage and waste, optimizing sampling protocols and water reuse efforts, keeping management informed and assisting with improvements
- Certify fork-lift operators.
- Assist other departments in the areas of water reuse, quality, and continuous improvement projects and quantity reductions.
- Work with other departments and assist in the administration of the Environmental Audits, as well as the Operational Excellence Program within the complex.
Requirements
- Observe and enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
- Post-secondary education with courses in water/wastewater, biology, chemistry, or related subject material and one to three years of experience in water and wastewater systems. OR More than three years of experience if no post-secondary education.
- Possess, or willing to obtain within one year, a pre-treatment wastewater operator’s license.
- Fork-lift trainer certification or willing to obtain within one year.
- Experience in driving a tractor/trailer; willingness to obtain a CDL within 6 months of employment.
- Considerable skill in communicating and working effectively with fellow team members and management team.
- Good organizational and prioritization skills required.
- Computer experience in Microsoft programs required.
- Considerable skills and experience in leading and developing people.
Nice to Have
- Poultry processing experienced preferred.
Benefits
- Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s tri-annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
- Better Futures: https://jbsfoodsgroup.com/our-purpose/better-futures
Work Arrangement
On-site — Arcadia
Additional Information
- The Company conducts drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment.
- Verification of employment eligibility required by end of third day of work.
- Must be willing to obtain CDL within 6 months of employment.
- Must be willing to obtain pre-treatment wastewater operator’s license within one year.
- Must be willing to obtain fork-lift trainer certification within one year.
