Wastewater Treatment - Technician (Overnight shift)

At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, Golden Island, BiFi, and Peperami and KOOEE! to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

As a Wastewater Treatment Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment system and all associated ancillary equipment. You will work with managers and other operators and technicians to treat plant waste in accordance with all applicable regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and maintain wastewater equipment: Pumps, dissolved air floatation tanks, MBBR tanks, equalization tanks, mixers, blowers, odor control equipment, instrumentation, samplers, rotary screens, sludge presses, and laboratory instruments.
• Periodic maintenance using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in accordance with regulations, company SOPs, and/or OEM manuals.
• Using, maintaining, inspecting, and organizing tools required for the execution of maintenance procedures.
• Completing and retaining records such as laboratory, maintenance, incidents, odor logs, NPDES, DMRs, OEM manual recommendations, and others.
• Performing daily rounds/checks of the wastewater treatment facility.
• Utilizing P&IDs, schematics, loop sheets, I/O diagrams, and other drawings in execution of assigned responsibilities and duties.
• Conducting benchtop chemistry for plant process control and regulatory reporting.
• Monitoring controls, interfaces, and analyzing historical data to ensure optimal system performance and ability to intervene and make changes to restore system from upset conditions.
• Required member of emergency response team; ER team.
• Respond to emergencies involving chemical spills.
• Participating in audits and inspections; implementing corrective actions from recommendations.
• Training other team members in routine work on wastewater equipment and ancillary equipment.
• Perform duties as assigned for compliance with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures plan (SPCC).
• Compliance with all permitting including State wastewater NPDES, State Stormwater NPDES, Local sewer ordinance, applicable CFR sections.
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years’ experience in industrial wastewater treatment.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Licensed Industrial wastewater treatment operator of at least Wastewater Operator Class 3 in the state of Georgia or reciprocating state.
• Chemical safety awareness and hygienic practices for treating wastewater.
• Possess Mechanical skills required to maintain, operate, and repair wastewater equipment and components.
• Laboratory skills: running analytical tests, interpreting results, calibrating testing equipment.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments; traverse catwalks, stairs, lift heavy loads, work at heights, and other extreme conditions.
• Familiarity win NPDES, applicable State/Federal regulations, and local ordinances.
  
  

The pay range for this role is $24 -$28 (Hourly). Actual wage will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-VERIFY:

Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.