Environmental Wastewater Operator needed at Darling International Canada Inc. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada- Click to apply now

Darling International Canada Inc., is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry, operating six processing facilities across Canada. Darling Canada provides essential services for the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and recycling edible and inedible animal by-products. Darling is committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Environmental Supervisor, the Wastewater Operator role will take ownership of all process aspects of the Wastewater and Scrubber operations and preventative maintenance, including decanting system, while following all site Health, Safety & Environmental policies and initiatives.

We Offer

• Starting at $28.20/hr. upon completed of Class one WW exam $30.20/hr
• Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan
• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Educational Assistance Programs and, Scholarship Programs

Wastewater/Air Treatment

POSITION TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors and operates the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), Air Treatment System, and Yellow Grease processing System located in the new building. Makes process changes based on collected data analysis and visual inspection; troubleshoots process and makes process decisions; keeps the Environmental Supervisor, Chief Engineer, and Plant Manager up-to-date on all important operational, environmental and safety issues and events in a timely manner.
• Optimize plant processes, equipment, and chemical systems to maintain high process performance and efficiency, regulatory compliance, and minimal operating costs.
• Maintains and records data in WWTP/Scrubber Logbooks, checklists and computer databases.
• Collects WWTP/Scrubber monitoring samples and completes Chain of Custody forms as needed

Grease Decanting

• Receive, hook up grease trailers and steam heat for pumping off. Fill the hot house with drums and pails of grease. Heat hot house, melt the grease and pump it to the decanting tanks.
• Ensure all HACCP paperwork for Grease Receiving Procedures and Grease Processing is properly maintained.
• Operate Yellow Grease processing equipment, collect samples for impurities testing, perform Quality Control testing on decanting samples. Ensure proper communication with Production Supervisors and the Control Room Operators.

General

• Ensure Wastewater Treatment Plant, Grease processing equipment, and surrounding areas are kept tidy at all times. Performs routine plant cleaning during assigned shift.
• Loads, unloads and stores materials, chemicals, and supplies; check chemical inventory and inform the Environmental Supervisor of needed chemicals and supplies.
• Works collaboratively with other departments in a supportive capacity. May be required to help other departments from time-to-time.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of wastewater, scrubber, venturi, decanting operation SOP's.
• Assist Shift Supervisors/ production staff in plant troubleshooting as needed.
• Assist in plant 5S initiatives.
• Support environmental health and safety initiatives through hazard reporting
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Class 1 WWTP Certification is an asset or commitment to complete the certification course within 6 months of hire date
• Flexible and calm temperament to handle a fast paced environment
• 2 to 3 years manufacturing experience. Rendering experience is an asset
• Understanding of HACCP and its application to manufacturing.
• Good initiative and strong team player.
• Self-motivated and capable of delivering outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work nights and weekends
• Must have the ability to lift, push and pull between 10 to 70 pounds.

Darling International Canada Inc. is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. Darling is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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