Waste Water Operator

Overview

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. That’s Perdue.

Summary

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.

Schedule:

6:00pm to 6:30am Rotating Days either Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday.

• 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.
• Georgia Wastewater Operator’s License.

The longest time in a single interval is unspecified; the temperature exposure varies. The dampness exposure is ambient, walking/standing surface is wet and greasy. Chemical exposure is chlorinated water, caustic detergent cleaners, and lubricating oils. Noise exposure is 90 - 94.9 DB, and lighting is 50-75 ft. candles. Tools used include knives, scissors, clippers, sharpening steel, shovel, mechanical hand tools, and hand scoops.

Equipment operated includes a welder, cutting torch, grinder, industrial shop equipment, power jack, forklift, and truck/tractor. Personal protective equipment needed includes hearing protection, vision protection, rubber gloves, cotton gloves, hardhat, apron, lab coat, and face shield. The longest interval of time walking is greater than 8 hours with 1-3 repetitions per minute; maximum distance is greater than 100 ft, and walking surface is moist, greasy, and rough.

2-4 hours is the longest interval of time standing; mobility is walking. There is occasional sitting; position is variable. Bending is occasional (4-6 repetitions per minute). The maximum forward angle is less than 45 degrees, backward angle less than 2 degrees, and side angle greater than 10 degrees. There is occasional twisting (1-3 repetitions per minute). The lifting requirements include 2-4 hours as the longest interval, with 1-3 repetitions per minute, and a maximum weight lifted of 40-60 lbs.

Lifting starts from floor level to 2’-3’. Extension reach during lift is 6”-12”, and the body position during lift is walking 10’-20’. There is occasional lifting (1-3 repetitions per minute) with a forward distance of 0-6” and occasional grasping (1-3 repetitions per minute) using both hands.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.