Wastewater Treatment Operator - 2Nd Shift

Home Market Foods (HMF) is a growing, successful, category leading producer of protein-based meal solutions that is as committed to treating our colleagues and customers as family as we are to delighting consumers with award winning products. Our innovative products are sold at the top retailers and food service customers in North America, and it is our commitment to empower our people and treat them with respect and kindness that defines who we are.

You may recognize our brand names or products: Cooked Perfect brand meatballs are found in the frozen section of almost all grocery stores in the US; RollerBites are on the grill of every 7-11 and many convenience stores nationwide; Eisenberg hotdogs and Bahama Mama sausages, both of which are sold at many sporting venues, movie theaters, schools and other large venues. Our success is supported by our collaborative culture, decentralized decision-making, and commitment to compassionate leadership.

We have grown substantially over the last few years, propelled by our investments in innovation and operations and led by a team of world-class leaders. We are poised for continued success and offer amazing opportunities for our customers and our employees.

With corporate headquarters in Needham, MA a manufacturing facility in Norwood, MA, and a distribution facility in Norton, MA, we are comfortably located within the Boston metropolitan area.

We are looking for a Waste Water Treatment Operator to be responsible for the operation and administration of the waste water pre-treatment plant in compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a second shift position, with shifts running from 2:00pm - 10:30pm. The position will be required to backfill staffing outages and serve in an on-call capacity as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support of compliant operation of the wastewater treatment plant
• Perform all tasks to successfully operate wastewater treatment plant in full compliance with operating permit.
• Perform mechanical preventive maintenance as required.
• Initiate repairs to treatment system equipment, to include assessment and implementation of repairs to pumping, control and processing systems and controls.
• Promote communication by writing reports on plant operations, productivity improvements and cost savings initiatives.
• Provide information and data to Department Manager to support communications with local, state and or federal agencies.
• Keep management informed of machinery and facility problems.
• Promote quality control and strong and sustained communications with Environmental Health & Safety Department Manager
• Perform routine preventative maintenance activities.
• Assist with revising WWTP operating procedures and compliance plans as necessary, assesses operational performance, and implements corrective actions as necessary with consultation to Department Manager
• Serve as departmental resource assisting Department Manager to respond to varied environmental matters that may include water conservation, process optimization initiatives, compliance initiatives.
• Manage environmental, health and safety or process optimization projects on an as needed basis and as assigned.
• Perform immediate repairs to mission critical wastewater treatment plant equipment.
• Serve as part of Home Market Food's on call Emergency Response and First Responder Team on a 24/7 basis.
• Perform routine sampling and monitoring tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 1- 5 years of experience in industrial wastewater operations, to include experience with and familiarity with varied chemical and mechanical waste treatment techniques, systems and technologies required
• Familiarity with basic chemistry, plumbing, electrical & engineering principles is required.
• Ability to perform inspections, testing and repair of waste processing systems.
• Massachusetts Grade 3 Class Municipal Wastewater License or higher required.
• Massachusetts Department of Safety Class 1 Hoisting License is desired but not required.
• OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training is desired, as is OSHA 10- hour General Industry training (required to participate in company's Occupational Safety and Environmental Training programs)
• Knowledge of lock out tag out, arc flash, confined space entry practices and procedures and ability to participate in our respiratory protection program.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification is desired but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and computer systems required.
• Familiarity with OSHA, MADEP, MWRA and EPA regulations is desirable.
• Proficiency in English language is required and the ability to quickly convey in concise, practical terms treatment plant operational conditions and any issues.
• Ability to speak, read and write Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The below physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment where a broad range of tasks may be required.
• On occasion tasks may require the usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and may take place in confined spaces
• Duties involve frequent walking, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to 80lbs.
• Must be able to frequently climb ladders to access mission critical operating equipment.
• Must be able to clearly view and inspect mixers/pumps located 12-14ft below an elevated tank platform.

WORK ENVIROMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be capable of arriving to HMF within an hour of receipt of emergency call.
• Schedule flexibility, some Sundays on a rotational basis
• Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Company provided Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn while on the production floor

Home Market Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.