Waste Treatment Operator

About the Company

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long‑standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what’s never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected.

Purely Driven.

Our factory in Crete, Nebraska stands as one of the largest manufacturers in the area and one of the largest wet pet food manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Together, we proudly produce over one thousand tons of pet food per day, including renowned brands such as Alpo®, Nestlé Purina ONE®, Pro Plan®, Friskies®, and Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets®. We also proudly do our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.

Situated just 25 miles from the factory, the city of Lincoln offers convenience to many of our associates who prefer the amenities of larger city living. They embrace the short commute from Lincoln to the quainter city of Crete, where our factory thrives.

• Run pH, suspended solids, and settometer tests on aeration basin water and sample for micro biological activity
• Take water, soil, sewage, and solids samples and determine moisture content on sludge and slurry samples
• Take proper precautions and use proper protective equipment when working around hazardous chemicals and other recognized workplace hazards
• Load and unload chemicals and supplies and complete receiving of chemicals and supplies
• Keep accurate logs and records of daily activities
• Troubleshoot system problems, diagnose difficulties and communicate with Maintenance/Engineering departments to make necessary repairs
• Will be required to obtain a Waste Treatment Operator Level 2 license through the State of Nebraska within 6 months of employment
• Perform all job duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Other duties as assigned

This position will be on 2nd shift (3 pm‑11 pm) and will work a 12‑2 schedule (working every other weekend).

Starting pay - $33.66 per hour.

You will enjoy competitive weekly pay, shift differential eligibility, overtime pay, up to 7.5% quarterly bonus, full benefits, 401(k) match, a union pension, paid time off, excellent maternity/paternity leave and so much more!

• 1+ years in production, manufacturing, agriculture, industrial, military, or related environment

• Background or training in chemistry, biology, or water systems

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Contact us at  or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1‑800‑321‑6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.