Lead Wastewater Technician (Ice Cream Manufacturing)

Dairy Farmers of America • Wilbraham, MA • 5h ago

Job Description

Friendly's Ice Cream Manufacturing has an immediate job opening for a Lead Wastewater Technician in our Wilbraham, MA plant location.

This person will be responsible for the overall system functionality of the facility's wastewater treatment plant to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures and reporting practices. This role is responsible for operating, calibrating, and maintaining all functional wastewater treatment equipment and control systems.

Friendly's Ice Cream is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Friendly's, we create ice cream, ice cream cakes, and other ice cream novelties. We are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

OUR OPERATORS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

$37.00 per hour

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday first shift (some overtime as needed)

BENEFITS:

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off and holidays

Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Service recognition and employee rewards

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act as the primary operator of the facility and may oversee other operators and maintenance employees conducting wastewater activities.

Collect samples from influent flow, effluent flow and operation basins to meet permit requirements and assess system performance.

Oversee laboratory testing and water analysis programs for the facility

Maintain accurate data records on operational parameters, daily activities, maintenance and collected samples for compliance reporting and operational analysis.

Trouble shoot and repair all equipment in the wastewater treatment plant with the cooperation of maintenance department staff.

Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.

Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.

Effective, timely communication and interactions with employees, other supervisors and corporate staff.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or college education or military preferred

4 to 6 years of wastewater related experience with a wastewater system similar to the one onsite coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes

Certification and/or License - Water/Wastewater System Operator (specific for location requirements) or the ability to achieve any appropriate license(s) within 12 months, to the extent required by state regulations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Solid knowledge of wastewater treatment systems

General microbiological and chemistry skills

General maintenance skills

Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

Leadership skills

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)

Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter

Able to multi-task and organize own and others' work activities

Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range $30.00-$37.00/hour

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