Company Description

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms TEAM. We offer the experience of a large organization, however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Job Description

Pay Range: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour.

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

Responsible for operating, monitoring, controlling, testing and troubleshooting a Class III Activated Sludge, Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR), wastewater treatment facility in compliance with Foster Farms’ California Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Waste Discharge Requirements and Monitoring and Reporting Program.
This position must also maintain appropriate records to demonstrate compliance.
Operate valves and gates; start and stop pumps, engines and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes; operate and maintain boilers; perform routine maintenance work on valves, tanks and related equipment and facilities. Monitor sludge and effluent ponds as required.
Input plant operation data in computer; plot operational trends.
Operate SCADA computer system and related software.
Perform routine plant ground maintenance work including painting and landscape work.
Operate treatment plant vehicles and stationary machinery as required.
Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.
Perform advanced journey level assignments including the supervision of subordinate personnel and making independent judgments and decisions involving basic plant operations.
Act as Lead Plant Operator when necessary.

Qualifications

Must possess Grade I, II, or III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, issued by the State of CA.
Must have three (3) years of experience as a Wastewater Plant Operator.
Must be literate in Microsoft Applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must be able to obtain PIT certification.
Must have high school diploma or GED certificate; college degree is a plus.
Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision.
Must be able to operate hand and power tools, vehicles and heavy equipment.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Must be able to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essentials functions.
Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights.
Must be able to submit and pass criminal background check.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.

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