Waste Water Treatment Operator

Overview

One of Muncie’s long-standing companies is hiring! Element is one of the leading Battery Recycling facilities in the country and has been a mainstay in the Muncie community for over 30 years. Did you know that batteries are the most recycled product in the world with a more than 99 percent recycling rate? Element provides an essential supply of recycled products to America’s battery manufacturers to produce high quality, top performing batteries to power cars, trucks and forklifts, which are vital to keeping our country’s supply chain running.

• Follow all department and plant safety and health rules.
• Be aware of and contribute to Safety Training Observation Program. [S.T.O.P.]
• Wear all safety equipment required such as respirators, safety glasses, metatarsal boots, gloves, face shields and hearing protection.
• Forklift driver certified to operate mobile equipment in a safe manner and use operator’s SOP and sign off sheet.

• Are knowledgeable of water treatment procedures. Know and observe proper Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for operation of the water treatment department. Know and understand all startup/shutdown/operation and malfunction SOP for oxidation, mixing, pumping, filtering, clarifying, backwashing, truck washing, pH control, and iron addition systems.
• Are able to carry out duties unsupervised for periods of time. Be able to use knowledge of system to solve problems and maintain operations. Any spills must be picked up ASAP in a safe manner and all working surfaces, floors and equipment must be kept clean.
• Are well-versed in EXCELL. Know all about Standard Work, 5s, QCPC, Takt Time, TPM, and what a Kiazen event is. Be familiar with the company-wide Lean process [copper, bronze, silver, gold, and platinum] and requirements to achieve plant certification. Be prepared to help other departments as needed.
• Possess good working knowledge of acids and bases and the hazards associated with them. Use this knowledge to work safely.

Pay Rate = $24.63
Night shift = .90 differential when working night shift
The above is a brief description of the duties to be performed and does not include all the physical duties to be performed.
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• Follow and enforce all safety rules.
• Hold blood lead levels low by promoting good safety practices.
• Accountability for recordable accidents.
• Operate all equipment in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Comply with written report requirements.
• Provide ideas/solutions to operational improvements.
• Positive influence on others.
• Participate on miscellaneous improvement teams.
• Report any observed malfunction to supervisor.

• Must be self-sufficient and able to work alone safely. Must have problem solving capabilities using training as a resource.
• Lift 100 pounds.
• Climb industrial ladders and stairs.
• Good physical dexterity.
• Good communication skills.
• Have attitude and aptitude to work independently.

Element Resources is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Element Resources () is one of the largest battery recycling companies in the United States. Recycling recovers 99% of all lead received at our recycling centers. Every year we recycle millions of pounds of lead and recover and neutralize millions of gallons of sulfuric acid. Our robust, highly controlled recycling process is a critical part of our commitment to environmental sustainability.