Description Position at Pilgrim's

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Wastewater Plant Lead Operator

FLSA status: hourly

Location: Waco

Essential Duties:

Fills in for operators for vacations and call-offs.Normal hours Monday through Friday 6 PM to 2 AM. Reviews PM, Log Book and Daily Task Sheets and completes Chemical and Spare Parts Inventories.Maintains and calibrates pH meters and probes.Must be available by phone for questions from Operators during off shift and come in to assist if needed.Fills in daily check list to assure proper function of equipment.Detects questionable conditions and relays spare parts and chemical supply needs to the Plant Environmental Manager.Operates the treatment plant according to the SOP received at hire and any changes made afterwards. Maintains the Parts cage and Chemical storage buildings in a clean and orderly condition.

Knowledge and skills:

Must be able to perform but is not limited to the following skills: plumbing, minor electrical repairs, equipment and pump repairs and any other tasks as defined but not limited to the SOP received at his/her hireMust be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches and equipment OEMMust be comfortable working in a team environment as well as alone on varying shiftsRequired to use considerable judgment when performing and planning to perform his/her tasks

Job Requirements:

Must become familiar with the waste treatment systemMust have a good work history, safe work practices and attendance recordMust be familiar with plant safety policies and be able to perform preventative maintenance tasksMust be able to perform all maintenance required in the wastewater departmentMust obey all USDA, HACCP and general plant rules

Training Requirements:

General Safety, Lock-Out-Tag-Out, HAZMAT, PPE, Forklift Safe operationMust possess a Texas D Wastewater  License or similar or pass exam within 6 months

Physical Demands:

Some heavy lifting up to 70 lbs and moving of equipment

Education Requirements:

High School/GED or technical school Diploma

Supervisory Requirements:

Relays directions from Plant Environmental Manager

Work Environment:

Exposure to dust, odors. Oil, fumes, noise and damp indoor and outdoor climate