Wastewater Operator -Plant 1 (Nights)

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms TEAM. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Pay Rate: $22.75 per hour.

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

• Control wastewater treatment systems to ensure the effluent water to the industrial ponds are within the defined limits.

• Control sludge de-watering equipment to insure maximum separation of solids, and water.

• Interpret samples drawn from DAF cells, solids tank, effluent water, centrifuge and belt presses and make adjustments to chemical feed and process systems to produce desired results.

• Enter collected data into the computer.

• Accurately record inventory of DAF chemicals on a rotation basis

• Truck spot sludge truck periodically

• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.

• General cleaning and/or assisting other crews if required

• Maintain safety, housekeeping and sanitation and disease control requirements while performing job duties

• Other duties as assigned

• Six (6) months of experience in the operation of waste water treatment plant solids de-watering equipment, preferred

• Must have knowledge of hazardous chemical handling, to include experience in and knowledge of the use of chemicals in the treatment of industrial waste water.

• Must be able to use hand and power tools (such as grinder, drill, etc.)

• Must have good written and oral English communications skills

• Must have a demonstrated work history of dependability, particularly with regard to safety and attendance

• Must be able to work rotating shifts & weekends

• Must be able to pass written tests

• Must have clean DMV record and valid California driver's license; must maintain a clean driving record

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

• Must be trained in lock-out tag-out and safe work practices

• Must be able to bend, stoop walk and stand for prolonged periods of time

• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and in confined spaces safely

• Must be able to work from high altitudes, catwalks and roofs

• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds

• Must be able to work on wet concrete floors

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and times dictated by production equipment requirements/needs

• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.