at The J.M. Smucker Company in ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Your Opportunity as a Wastewater Treatment Tech
Ensure that pumps, conveyers, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum equipment, and others wastewater treatment equipment are functioning properly. Monitor equipment for potential failures and may make minor repairs or adjustments as needed. Collect water samples for chemical analysis.
Location: Chicago, IL Manufacturing Plant
Work Arrangements: 100% on-site, Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30pm
Compensation Base Rate: $23/hr - $28/hr
In this Role You Will:
Monitor all flows into and out of the wastewater equipment. Water and wastewater treatment plan and system operators manage a system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators typically do the following:
*Add chemicals, such as ammonia or chlorine, to disinfect water or other liquids
*Inspect equipment on a regular basis
*Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges
*Collect and test water and sewage samples
*Record meter and gauge readings and operational data
*Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of sewage
*Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas
*Follow U.S Environmental Protection Agency regulations
*Ensure safety standards are met.
*Work in conjuncture with outside pumping contractors and local contractors to assist as needed.
*Maintain clean wastewater building, flume, and equipment.
*Perform other duties assigned.
The Right Role for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What We are Looking For:
Minimum Requirements:
*Requires high school diploma, or equivalent.
*2-5 Years' experience as a wastewater operator.
*State of IL Wastewater License
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
*Bakery Industry, Understanding of commercial bakeries and bakery equipment.
*Understands the water and wastewater process, along with operation of the equipment relative to the wastewater process.
*Oral and written communication - effective.
*Personal Computer Skills - Literate with MS Excel, Word.
Tools and Equipment. Hand tools, grinder, welder, oxolane torch, pipe threader, benders, hard hat, safety glasses, meters, and cutters.
Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit (5%), stand (25%), walk (25%), kneel/squat (25%), and bend (20%) for 8 hours. Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 75 pounds, approximately 2 times per week from floor to waist. Ability to reach overhead various times per day and to ground various times per day. Climbing stairs and ladders various times per day. Ability to push/pull refrigeration compressors, 55-gallon barrels, motors, gearboxes, and panels weighing 100 450 lbs. upper body approximately various times per day and whole body various times per day.
Learn More About Working at Smucker
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Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
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The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
