Waste Water Treatment Operator

Position Title: Waste Water Treatment Operator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Othello

Grade:5A

Requisition ID:37190

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.

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

The successful candidate will participate in the safe and efficient operation of an anaerobic digestion system including a biogas collection system. You will leverage your curiosity and ambition to ensure optimal performance drive continuous improvement and help make doing business with McCain easy for our customers. Your teamwork and sense of ownership will be critical as you collect and analyze data handle sludge and biogas production and support the reliability of our large potato processing operation.

What youll be doing.

• Operate and maintain all Waste Water Treatment equipment including the Covered Anaerobic Lagoon (CAL) waste collection systems rotary screens clarifier aeration basin biogas collection and distribution systems and ancillary equipment.
• Collect waste water samples from various locations and analyze them using lab equipment following McCain testing procedures.
• Rationalize test results and implement procedural adjustment strategies for efficient operation.
• Perform daily inspection of equipment and buildings recording findings on specified check sheets to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Manage solids inventory of hoppers tanks and sludge storage areas under the guidance of the Waste Water Treatment Lead.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Identify potential process upsets and promptly notify the Waste Water Treatment Lead supporting a culture of open communication and rapid problem-solving.
• Learn and operate the biogas generation system including monitoring and testing biogas quality to bring out the best in our processes.
• Monitor final effluent quality and distribution to the irrigation holding pond ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Comply with all state regulations including the State of Washington Waste Water Permit and uphold McCains compliance requirements and recordkeeping standards.
• Adhere to strict safety policies while operating biological waste water treatment systems and biogas production prioritizing the safety and well-being of all team members.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments and perform basic preventative maintenance activities including lubrication inspection cleaning and repair or replacement of equipment such as pumps blowers augers bearings and gearboxes.
• Troubleshoot biological treatment system upsets minimizing disruptions and contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with the Production Team to provide input and corrections fostering collaboration and teamwork.

What youll need to be successful.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Experience related to the biological waste water treatment process is preferred.
• Ability to complete a training program for anaerobic digestion and biogas generation.
• Must have or be able to attain the following certifications within the first 60 days of hire:
• McCain Forklift Certification
• McCain Scissor Lift Certification
• McCain Boom Lift (Genie) Certification
• McCain Confined Space Certification

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to accurately record data on forms surveys and computer text entries and to prepare clear messages or simple documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to express ideas explain concepts and actively participate in discussions.
• Basic verbal and written understanding of the English language.
• Demonstrates ambition curiosity and a willingness to learn and grow within a diverse and inclusive environment.

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 youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Compensation Package:$24.85-$37.18USD hourly bonuseligibility

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/training and other organizational needs.

Shift Differential Pay: $1.50 USD hourly for graveyard

Benefits: At McCainwere on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employeesare eligible for the following benefits:health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacationandholidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level location and nature of the benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were 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 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 knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family:Manufacturing
Division:NA Potato Manufacturing
Department:Environmental Control
Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello

Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.