Waste Water & Air Abatement

Description

Safely and efficiently operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time,
• Retirement plan available

Duties and responsibilities

• Monitor wastewater pre-treatment with a dissolved air floatation system
• Perform various laboratory analysis
• Prepare samples for testing or analysis
• Perform regular maintenance of laboratory equipment by inspecting, calibrating, cleaning, or sterilizing
• Prepare monitoring analysis to maintain records at all times
• Monitor grease skimmer and water separator system
• Operate forklift
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
• Follow department and company procedures
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional Certifications, Education, Experience and Travel Requirements

• Massachusetts Wastewater License Grade 2 or higher
• 1-2 years previous work-related experience preferred; on the job training provided
• High School Diploma or Equivalent; education in water/wastewater treatment and/or basic laboratory skills preferred
• Ability to work overtime and adjust shift start/end times when needed
• Math skills
• Ability to work alone or in small groups
• Must be self-motivated and able to decide when to do tasks based on training and experience
• Ability to diagnose problems and find solutions
• Basic Computer skills for analysis and data entry
• Ability to use English to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Basic mechanical and repair skills

Physical Demands/Requirements 

Constantly (over 2/3):

• Maneuver up and down various types of stairways and ramps, to include small steps.
• Assess water treatment quality and make changes as necessary
• Must be able to position self to maneuver around machinery and make chemical adjustments.
• Regular lab work, which can be done sitting down.
• Use and maintain chemical pumps and laboratory equipment
• Exposed to greasy conditions and strong odors common in the rending industry
• Uses personal protective equipment including safety glasses, gloves, masks and safety shoes
• Operates computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine and printer

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

• Operates and uses a forklift.
• Ascend/descend ladders to check levels in tanks and skimmers
• Bending, moving and working on slippery and/or uneven floors

Occasionally (under 1/3):

• Lifts heavy weights (Pumps, Bags of Polymer, Etc.) of 50 to 100lbs.
• Bend over to open and close water, chemical and grease valves.
• Manually open a large roll up door
• Exposed to work in outdoor weather conditions

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due  to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.  

EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  

Co ID: Baker Commodities

Job ID: 12W 110824 548 1 

JD:  548 12-092223A U1445