Wastewater Operator

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us. 

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day. 

What you will do:

Operate TCCA’s combined process and sanitary wastewater treatment plant according to standard operating procedures and in compliance with all applicable regulations. Conduct daily tests to monitor treatment process and operate the wastewater treatment plant in the absence of WWTP Manager

Here’s a day in the life:

• Perform daily laboratory bench tests to ensure proper operation of plant and conform to DEQ requirements.

• Cleaning, grounds keeping, and janitorial duties around the wastewater plant.  

• Support maintenance technicians with plant maintenance in the total productive maintenance environment.

• Operate de-watering screw press units.

• Maintenance Duties Performing routine maintenance around the buildings such as greasing bearings, changing the oil in gearboxes, minor plumbing repairs, pulling pumps, installing pumps and motors, painting of pipes, applying preventative measures to buildings, pumps, and piping.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.

• Communicate effectively.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply high school biology, chemistry, algebra, geometry, and statistics to real world problems.  

• Take initiative to learn and advance in WWTP certification.

• Utilize a computer with basic knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, and SharePoint.  

• Act as a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.

 Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school diploma or GED is required.

• One year of education from an accredited college or technical school is preferred.

• WWTP Grade 1, 2, 3, or 4 certification or experience working in a dairy plant.

• Forklift training and operating the forklift.  The need to drive the sludge truck on the creamery property (no CDL needed).

Working conditions:

Laboratory: Shared workstations, including testing equipment and computer terminals. Generally quiet, temperature controlled, well lit. May include walking on uneven, slippery surfaces and encountering forklift traffic. Requires standing majority of shift, working with chemicals, walking on uneven, slippery surfaces, stooping, bending and crouching and climbing ladders. Duties may include repetitive motion of hands and lifting up to 55 pounds.

Physical requirements:

• Sitting

• Standing and/or walking

• Lifting 55 lbs.

• Vision for machine or computer operations

• Hearing

Industry leading benefit and reward programs:

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging.  We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success.  We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.   

 

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.   EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.