McCain Foods

Waste Water Treatment Operator

• Performs all waste water treatment tests and samples, including suspended solids, ammonia nitrate, phosphorous, TKN, ground water, etc in accordance with company and environmental standards.  

• Analyze and interpret data from testing to ensure compliance within environmental and operating limits  

• Operate of waste water treatment system, both to meet effluent standards and efficient operation of system  

• Carry out and assist in maintenance of all waste water treatment equipment such as pumps and irrigation systems  

• Understand and utilize all industrial chemicals related to waste treatment.  

• Quoting, ordering and procurement of necessary supplies through COUPA and other plant systems.    

• Management of vendors and contractors.  Including safe work planning with contractors for tasks carried out on site.  

• Ensure accurate records and documentation.  

• Carry out regulatory testing.  Ensure that all samples are taken as required to meet compliance requirements.  

• Working with local growers to coordinate field activities (including soil sampling program, irrigation – both McCain water and SMRID water, pipeline work, repairs, etc)   

• Understand and support regulatory reporting requirements and compliance obligations  

• Responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of grounds at waste treatment site.  

• Will be “on call” as per scheduled rotation.  

• Performs other duties as assigned.  

• Capable of working in confined spaces  

• Hold or be willing to acquire and maintain H2S, confined space, fall arrest, and other certifications as required   

• Experience in various laboratory testing methods is preferred.  

• Must have proven history of mechanical inclination.  

• Physically capable of performing all job duties (including some heavy lifting).  

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  

• Mathematical ability to perform basic calculations.  

• Should have good oral and written communication skills.  

• Have completed or be willing to complete a forklift training course.   

• Must have proven history of safe work habits.   

• Minimum High School Graduate.  

• Able to work in a high humidity, high temperature work environment.  

• Physically capable of performing job duties (including some heavy lifting)  

• Able to climb stairs to check equipment and product.  

• Hourly rate $31.31, after six months $32.61, Medical benefits, 401k match or similar financial matching, Maternity/paternity leave, Set schedule/overtime allowances, Attendance incentives, Pay for skills program/education, reimbursement, Health and wellness days