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Wastewater Pre-Treatment Operator

Job Title:Wastewater Pre-Treatment Operator
Location:Knoxville, TN
Shift:1st shift: Monday Friday, 4:00 AM 1:00 PM, plus every other Saturday
Compensation:$22 $27/hr DOE + benefits
Start Date:ASAP

Job Summary:
We?re a nationwide food manufacturer looking for a Wastewater Pre-Treatment Operator to run our DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation) pretreatment facility. In this role, you?ll own the wastewater process on your shift. That means adjusting chemical settings, keeping discharge in compliance, and keeping chemicals and equipment stocked. If you have a background in municipal or industrial wastewater, we?d love to hear from you.

Saturday shifts rotate every other week and run until the job is done. There?s no set start or finish time, and they typically take 4 6 hours.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in municipal or industrial wastewater treatment
• Experience running a DAF system in a food plant strongly preferred
• Wastewater certifications preferred but not required
• Able to make accurate adjustments to chemical settings and monitor system performance
• Maintain compliance with discharge limits for pH and fats, oils and grease (FOG)
• Track and maintain inventory of chemicals and other necessary equipment
• Comfortable working independently on an early-morning schedule