What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waste Water Operator Level 2 position at Gerber Poultry, Inc. & Gerber Farm Division?
Position Overview
To operate, monitor, maintain, and trouble shoot both Wastewater Treatment Facility and Public Water System. He or she will work with, and under the direction of the Supervisor of these systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Help operate and maintain both Wastewater and Public water system.
- Assist with sampling, monitoring and testing that is required to maintain compliance.
- On call to respond to emergencies and breakdowns
- Weekend Checks
- Maintenance and repair of water systems
- Keep updated and accurate records
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ethical, Communication, Math, Computer, Problem Solving, Multi-tasking, Time Management, Mechanical ability.
Work Requirements:
- Working towards getting EPA Licensing for either Wastewater or Public Water System
- Be able to perform and document various tests required by State and Federal agencies for the operation of both Wastewater Treatment facility and Public Water System.
- Perform daily checks and lab work for both of the water systems
- Have a working knowledge of the operation of both Wastewater Treatment Facility and Public Water System.
- Preventive maintenance and repair of equipment
Training Requirements:
- Required to meet all technical training necessary to properly operate equipment and systems in a safe and effective manner
- Required to attend and comply with all Company Safety Training and Quality guidelines
- 24hour HAZWOPER (Annual 8 hour Refresher)
- Annual Respirator fit and pulmonary function.
- Confined Space
Physical Demands:
- Heavy lifting
- Constant climbing
- Walking, at times for long distances
- Bending
- Reaching
- Work from a ladder
- Stairs
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Safety glasses*
- Earplugs*
- Hard hat*
- Steel toe shoes
- Gloves*
- Face shields*
- Arc Flash PPE*
- SCBA*
- Respirator*
- As Required
Work Environment:
- Indoors-cold, noisy, dry, wet, slippery, and bloody.
- Outdoors-all weather conditions.
Job Hazards:
Potential Hazards
Action/Procedure to Control or Eliminate
Nh3 inhalation, absorption, ingestion, injection
Wear Proper PPE, Safety Training and knowledge of the product.
Exposure to Chemicals
Wear Proper PPE and HAZCOM Safety training.
Electrical shock, Electrocution, Arc flash
Wear Proper PPE, Safety training and Awareness
Unleashed energy
Wear Proper PPE and Safety Training LOTO
Slips, trips and falls
Housekeeping Awareness, Wear proper PPE: Slip resistance sole shoes.
Back Injuries
Proper Lifting Techniques
Confined Space
Wear proper PPE, Confined Space training
Fire
Evacuation routes and fire extinguisher training
Machine malfunctions
Safety training on E-Stops
Burns
Wear proper PPE. Flame retardant clothing, chemical PPE
This Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive
Employee may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Company
