Position Title: Environmental Operator
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Othello
Grade: Scale 06_NONU
Requisition ID: 34936
Environmental Operator
SUMMARY
Monitoring and Supporting the Transmission and Discharge of wastewater at the Lagoon Land Application Site. Providing additional support for the Waste Water Treatment Plant as needed for relief of other operators. Loading, transporting and spreading soil waste at the Soil Waste Land Application Site. Operating and monitoring the separation of Mud Silt from the Receiving Water. Provide support for the upkeep of the plant grounds, and McCain properties. The maintenance and repair of all Equipment used in the Disposal of Process Wastewater at the Lagoon Land Application Site.
NATURE AND SCOPE
This position reports to the Environmental Supervisor, and the Environmental Lead. They work closely with the Waste Water Operators, and Lead, as well as other Environmental Operators.
The person in this role has the authority to question and take appropriate measures regarding the safety of themselves, other employees, products, and equipment, and a responsibility to report any hazards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- WASTE WATER: Monitor & support the transmission, storage and discharge of Waste Water at the Lagoon and Land Application Site.
- SOLID WASTE: Load, transport, screen and spread soil waste at the Soil Waste Land Application Site.
- MUD SETTLING: Ensure the operation and monitoring of the Separation of the Mud Silt from the Receiving Waters.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Mechanical Machinery aptitude skills required.
- Skilled in the operation of farm machinery required.
- Welding skills required.
- Basic electrical troubleshooting skills required.
- Basic plumbing and piping skills required.
- Skilled in the operation of a front end loader and dump truck are required.
- Ability to read and follow diagrams and prints, and use scales is required.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English; ie. Written correspondence, memos, written operation manuals, maps and diagrams. The ability to write simple correspondence and record data in a journal. The ability to verbally communicate in English with contractors on the performance of jobs.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
Compensation Package : $22.95-$25.49 USD hourly + bonus eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.
Shift Differential Pay : $1.50 USD hourly (Graveyard)
Benefits : At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Employee Privacy Policy
Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing
Department: Othello Environmental Control
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Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
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What We Do
The power it has to uplift and bring people, Guided by our purpose - Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food - we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $10 billion. Through our investment and innovation, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers.
We are passionate about supporting and developing our people-providing opportunities to grow and learn in their roles, as well as building careers for the long term.
Why Work With Us
We are working to bring digital tools and data into our processes to drive efficiency, automation and data-driven insights. From connecting our business, enabling our supply chain, supporting our customers, to reinventing agriculture. So if you are a tech expert looking to join a company transforming technology, think of McCain.
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