Wastewater Operator - 1st Shift

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.
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Play a vital role in protecting our environment and keeping operations running responsibly. As a Wastewater Operator, you will maintain and monitor wastewater treatment systems to ensure safe, efficient performance and compliance with industrial wastewater permit requirements. You will perform inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance on wastewater equipment while helping support environmental standards and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in hands‑on technical work, problem solving, and making a meaningful impact on operational and environmental safety.

1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

• Maintain effluent compliance.
• Maintain operations of system equipment during shift.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Perform repairs on equipment as necessary.
• Maintain paperwork daily.
• Adhere to all safety including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters.

• Strong reading, writing, math, and analytical skills.
• 1 year of prior related experience.

• High School or equivalent is beneficial but not required.
• State Wastewater Operator’s License.

• The longest time in a single interval is 8 hours, 1-3 repetitions per minute, maximum distance is >100ft., and the walking surface is moist greasy, and rough.
• 2-4 hours is the longest interval of time standing, and mobility is walking.
• There is occasional sitting, position is variable.
• Bending is occasional, 4-6 repetitions per minute.
• The Maximum angle-forward is