Waste Water Operation Manager

Date:  Feb 26, 2025
Location: 

Cromwell, KY, US, 42333

Req ID:  75674
Job Function:  Maintenance

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

Perdue has an immediate opening for a Waste Water Operator at our Wastewater facility in Cromwell, KY.

This position is responsible to operate and maintain a Wastewater Treatment Facility, Potable Wells, Irrigation and Storm Water System meeting local, state and federal regulations.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Operates equipment to fulfill requirements of water and/or waste water operations.
  • Performs all work within safety guidelines established by local, state and federal agencies as well as company policies.
  • Collects water and/or waste water samples in accordance with quality assurance programs and applicable environmental regulations.
  • Test samples and adjust equipment and chemical flow rate as required to ensure water quality is in compliance.
  • Diagnoses equipment failures.
  • Performs routine and preventative maintenance on equipment as well as routine repairs as necessary.
  • Compiles and maintains relative records as required.
  • Provides work direction and training to lower level operators and/or techs.

Minimum Education

  • High School or equivalent 
  • Wastewater Operations certificate.

Experience Requirements

  • 3 years of direct experience.
  • Strong reading, writing and communication skills. Basic computer skills.

Experience Preferred

College degree preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment. When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. May need to climb ladders.

 

 

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.


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