Technician - Wastewater Treatment Plant (Maintenance) - Day Shift

Freshpet

Bethlehem, PA

Estimated pay: Est. $29–$38/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.

IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START

COMPLETELY FRESH

!

What You Will Do

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician operates and maintains a variety of equipment/machinery associated with the wastewater treatment facility including but not limited to: DAF’s, UF Skids, dewatering skids, chemical skids, overwatch pumps, transfer pumps, lab equipment, etc.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Perform daily checks and preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on equipment
• Conducts routine testing and monitoring of wastewater processes and laboratory analyses
• Performs and documents treatment process of W0JTP facility equipment and chemicals through a W0JTP computer-based management system
• Assists with the implementation of new equipment, technologies, and practices to improve infrastructure reliability, sustainability, and to reduce operational costs
• Supports continuous improvement and SS projects for the WWTP
• Assures the highest level of safety and compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements for the WWTP
• Must be able to multitask, be a solid problem solver, and work effectively with vendors
• Works with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to capture preventative maintenance tasks, work orders, and work requests
• Ability to work and support utilities and facilities
• Supports safety initiatives and behavioral based safety observation program
• Assures that outside service providers comply with site safety programs
• Performs peer-to-peer training with WWTP systems in a firsthand manner
• Follows established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook

What You Will Bring

Work Experience Requirements

• Industrial wastewater experience desired
• Experience in food/beverage or other FDS/USDA regulated environment is preferred
• Experience with CMMS and BMS systems preferred

Education and Other Requirements

• Certifications in areas of responsibility are highly preferred but not required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Working a M-F schedule for approximately the first month at which point the position becomes 12-hours with a 2,2,3 shift schedule. There will be day shift and night shift positions
• Waste/Wastewater Operator’s License specific to state and site requirements
• Experienced with CMMS and BMS systems preferred
• Ability to perform basic computer skills
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Works well with supervision and demonstrates a positive attitude
• Willing to travel for periodic technical training
• Must be able to frequently lift 50-60 pounds; load, unload and move equipment related to WWTP operations, access confined spaces; walk, climb stairs and ladders

What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

**Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:**

Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

Disclaimers

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.