Water Resources Technician-3rd Shift in Canton, Ohio at Michigan Milk Producers Assoc

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Brand summary Quality milk and dairy products start on the farm and continue at Superior Dairy. At MMPA, our dairy farm families work with pride and care every day to produce wholesome, nutritious dairy products. Our commitment to quality continues onto the next step, as our member milk is bottled or processed into dairy products. MMPA bottles our milk in Canton, Ohio at MMPA’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Superior Dairy. Originally established in 1922, Superior Dairy is loyal to their Great Lakes roots while distributing their products to 44 states.

Job description

The Water Resources Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining water treatment and wastewater treatment systems to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company standards. This role involves a broad range of technical duties including operation, maintenance, monitoring, testing, and treating both wastewater generated from dairy processing operations as well as supply water to support various processes and utility applications.

Rotating weekends and some 12 Hr shifts as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate Treatment Systems: 

Perform daily operations of various water treatment and wastewater treatment processes and equipment including pumps, motors, control systems, process tanks, filters, softeners, and chemical storage, mixing, and dosing systems.Adjust treatment systems, processes, and equipmentutilizingsystem analysis and trends.Manage time effectively while making calculated decisions across multiple processes.Adhere to standardized technical operations and procedures.Duties requirefrequentlyalternating periods of walking, standing, stooping, stepping up/down, kneeling, crawling, climbing, lifting, pouring, stacking, pushing, pulling, and other repetitive movements in varying weather and climatic conditions.

Monitoring and Testing: 

Monitor treatment systems and equipment for operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.Perform routine water sample collection, preparation, and basic analytical laboratory testing according to standard procedures.Maintain lab areas and sensitive lab equipment, tools, and supplies.Properly dispose of lab waste, reagents, and consumables.

Maintenance: 

Perform routine equipment andfacilitiesmaintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and improvement projects as directed.Utilize andmaintainvarious hand, specialty, and power tools, parts, and supplies.Adhere to standardized maintenance procedures. Perform frequent cleaning, inspection, and sanitation of equipment and facilitiesmaintaininghigh standardsof cleanliness and organization.Frequent use of ladders, stairs, catwalks, and confined spaces isrequired.

Reporting/Record Keeping: 

Maintainaccuraterecords of operations including treatment processes, test results, equipment performance, maintenance activities, and other information.Perform routine data entry,recordspreservation, complete detailed standardized shift reporting, and conduct standardized shift change meetings for cross-shift communication.Immediately report any operational issues to management according to standard protocols.

Safety, Compliance, and Site Security: 

Adhere to all safety protocols and standards, best practices, and environmental and regulatory requirements.Use of required Personal Protective Equipment including safety glasses, goggles, face shields, hard hats, flame resistant uniforms, various gloves, harnesses, chemical rated jackets, pants, boots, aprons, knee pads, confined space meters, etc.Ensure site security by preventing unauthorized access to restricted areas,recordingand escorting all authorized visitors, and securing all entry points during operational rounds.

Chemical Handling: 

Manage the proper storage, inventory, and application of various chemicals used in treatment processes and other applications.Ensure safe loading, unloading, storage, transfer, handling, spill containment, cleanup, mixing, proper dosing, and material compatibility according to standard procedures.

Emergency Response: 

Respond to system alarms and emergencies promptly to minimize operational and environmental impact.Immediately report operational issues or emergencies asrequiredaccording to standard procedures.

Powered Equipment Operation:

Safelyoperatepowered equipment to move materials and equipment as needed. Standard powered equipment includes powered lifttruck, lulltelehandler, skid-steerloader, articulating boomlift, scissorlift, and other aerial work platforms.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.Experience: 1-2yearspreviousexperience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, or a related technical field is preferred.Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy materials (up to 50 pounds), walk and stand forlong periods, perform a wide range of physical movements and repetitive tasks, and work safely in varying climatic conditions, heights, and confined spaces.Work Environment: Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and continuously improving environment. Ability to work well in a team, independently, and manage competing priorities. Willingness to work flexible shifts, including 12-hour shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Strong computer skills for data entry, reporting, navigating multiple screens/programs, email communication, spreadsheets, digital documents, testing, and general computer troubleshooting/ navigation.Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow technical instructionsStrong mechanical aptitude for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipmentAbility to demonstrate mechanical expertise and technical knowledge from proven experienceAbility to work independently & complete assigned tasks with minimal direction or supervisionAbility to effectively manage time and resourcesStrong communicationskillsExcellent attendance and punctuality

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel in this role.

MMPA/Superior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law.

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