Waste Water Treatment Operator (38433) en McCain Foods USA, Inc.

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Position Title: Waste Water Treatment Operator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Othello 

Grade: 9A 

Requisition ID: 38433 

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In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

The successful candidate will participate in the safe and efficient operation of an anaerobic digestion system.  This will include a biogas collection system. Some activities associated with this position will be, data collection of treatment plant operating parameters, sample collection, sludge handling and biogas production.  This position is well suited for a results-oriented team player, requiring minimal supervision of daily work activities, excellent communication skills and strong problem-solving abilities.

What you’ll be doing.

• The Wastewater Treatment Operator shall perform the following functions:
  • Collect wastewater samples from various locations
  • Analyze samples using various lab equipment while following McCain testing procedures
  • Ability to rationalize test results and follow procedural adjustment strategies for efficient operation of the anaerobic system
  • Daily inspection of equipment and buildings, while recording on specified checksheets
  • Make process adjustments after consultation with the Wastewater Treatment Technician and/or Environmental Control Supervisor
  • Under the guidance of the Environmental Control Supervisor, the operator shall manage solids inventory of the hoppers, tanks and sludge storage areas
  • Perform all tasks related to routine equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, and predictive maintenance
  • Ability to identify potential process upsets and notification to WWT Technician
  • Ability to learn operation of a biogas generation system, which includes monitoring and testing biogas quality.
  • Monitoring final effluent quality and distribution to irrigation holding pond
• Complies with all state regulations that pertain to:
  • State of Washington Wastewater Permit
  • McCain compliance requirements and recordkeeping
• Adhere to strict safety policies while operating a biological wastewater treatment system program, and strict adherence to biogas production safety measures.
• Ability to calibrate Wastewater Treatment laboratory instruments
• Performs basic preventative maintenance activities such as:
  • Lubrication and inspection of wastewater treatment equipment
  • Equipment cleaning
  • Repair or replace parts on a variety of waste treatment area equipment, including but not limited to pumps, blowers, augers, bearings and gearboxes
• Actively troubleshoot biological treatment system upsets, with the goal to minimize upsets that can halt the biological treatment activity
• Possess communications skills that enable prompt input and corrections to plant Production Team.
• Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, promote Environmental Awareness and energy/water conservation.

What you’ll need to be successful.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience related to the biological wastewater treatment process
• Must have or be able to attain certification of the following equipment, within the first 60 days of hire:
• McCain Forklift Certification
• McCain Scissor Lift Certification
• McCain Boom Lift (Genie) Certification
• McCain Confined Space Certification

PREFERRED:

• 1+ years of Biological Wastewater Treatment experience
• Familiarity with the use of a structured CMMS, such as SAP PM.
• Ability to complete a training program for anaerobic digestion and biogas generation
• Proficient in operation of an anaerobic digestion system
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment and complying with food safety rules and regulations.

About McCain

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Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Compensation Package: $ - $ Starting at $28.74-$37.18 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support, including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
 
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. 
 

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Job Family: Manufacturing      
Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.