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The Original Cakerie is looking for a ReliefWastewater Treatment Operator forourLondon location.The Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for running a small mechanical/chemical treatment plant designed to reduce Oil & Grease and TSS loadings in order to meet The City of London sewer by-law discharge levels. The incoming waste stream is a combination of miscellaneous discharges from floor drains and other operational processes from the main facility. Water from the equalization tank enters the treatment plant and first passes through a strainer screen to remove large particulate matter from the stream. The water then enters a large Dissolve Air Floatation Unit (DAF), where mechanical and chemical processes separate the wastes into a floating sludge. The sludge is skimmed off the DAF, collected and removed from site for further processing. The DAF effluent is discharged to the city sewer.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (this is meant to be an outline, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities)
- Conduct laboratory testing at various stages of the treatment process, including pH, colorimetric COD/phosphorus analysis, and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) testing, to ensure process efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor and operate wastewater treatment and production equipment, including pumps, valves, gates, gauges, meters, and SCADA systems, to maintain optimal process flow and performance.
- Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment to maintain product quality, achieve performance targets, and ensure all products remain within required specifications.
- Observe and assess operating conditions, perform calculations, identify process deviations, and implement corrective actions as required.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specification sheets, and process documentation to support production and operational requirements.
- Perform initial test runs and verify equipment functionality prior to full-scale production.
- Use precision measuring instruments, including digital scales and calipers, to verify product and packaging specifications.
- Accurately complete data entry, maintain operational logs, trend process data, generate reports, and maintain BRC audit documentation and other required records.
- Report quality or process deviations and collaborate with production, maintenance, environmental, and health and safety teams to implement corrective actions.
- Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance, including equipment inspection, cleaning, and sanitation activities to ensure operational reliability.
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Master Sanitation Schedules, safety standards, quality requirements, environmental regulations, and process water treatment requirements.
- Safely use, store, and maintain company-supplied tools, cleaning equipment, and materials while following established sanitation procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, employee training, troubleshooting activities, and cross-functional communication to maintain operational excellence.
- Manage waste disposal activities and support contract cleaning and maintenance services as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Completed post-secondary education in an environmental or chemical related discipline
- Three or more years of job experience in water treatment
- Currently holds an active OIT license
- Knowledge of chemicals and comfortable working with exposure to cold temperatures
- Knowledge of operational parameters and treatment process, mechanics and hydraulics of wastewater treatment
- Capable of working independently while maintaining organization and applying sound judgment in decision-making
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude is a requirement
- Ability to perform heavy lifting, climb stairs, and work with a sense of urgency
- Must be willing and capable of undergoing training in working at heights and the safe operation of aerial platform equipment (e.g., Genie boom lifts, scissor lifts)
- All other duties as assigned
- Must be available to work four to five shifts per week and have the flexibility to work between Monday and Saturday.
- The shifts run for 8-10 hours with a 30-minute break added.
- Must be able to accommodate A-shift (various start times between 1:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.).
- Flexibility to occasionally begin work at 8:00 a.m. or 8:00 p.m. is required to meet operational needs
Pay Rate: While performing Production role, probationary rate per hour is $21.18 and full rate is $23.53
While performing Setup Operator or Wastewater Treatment Operator role, probationary rate per hour is $25.57and full rate is $28.42
Our Benefits!
- Sweet discount on cakes!
- We provide uniforms, safety shoes and sick pay.
- Shift premium for all hours worked between 7:00 pm 5:00 am
- Weekend premium for all hours worked between 5:00 am - 7:00 pm.
- Comprehensive Health benefits & RRSP contribution after probation is complete.
Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne's Fine Desserts. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.
EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.
We thank you in advance for your interest in The Original Cakerie. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
