Darling International Inc. is hiring: Waste Water Operator in Wadesboro

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

The Waste Water Operator controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and in biological systems. Performs test, maintenance, etc. to ensure proper operation of all waste water related equipment. Other duties as assigned by Environmental Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Perform and interpret analytical tests and observations necessary to monitor and control the treatment process.
• Perform and interpret standard bacteriological examinations.
• Perform required analytical methods process controls tests within acceptable quality control standards.
• Collect water and waste water samples from the wastewater control plant.
• Perform calculations, keep required records and utilize computer software.
• Chemical inventory and addition throughout waste water treatment processes.
• Maintain proper operation of DAF.
• Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Daily clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
• Monitor aerator and mixers.
• Responsible for the proper operation of disinfection system.
• Apply chemicals to sustain a minimum of a 24 hour period.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter and stay busy with constructive work with little supervision.
• Good with math.
• Good oral communication skills.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job. The following outlines typical working environment and physical demands for this role:

• Working Environment: None; Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, exposure to heat and cold; biohazardous conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock; handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment; travel to offsite locations.
• Physical Demands: Sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; climb or balance; talk and hear; sense of smell; weight handling up to several categories as needed.
• Vision Demands: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.