Wastewater - Operator

Wastewater Operator

About the Role

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.  We are seeking a dedicated and safety‑focused Wastewater Operator to join our operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily operation, monitoring, and maintenance of wastewater treatment systems to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This position is ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, mechanically inclined, and committed to protecting public health and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain wastewater treatment equipment, pumps, valves, and control systems.
• Perform routine inspections of plant processes and equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Collect and analyze wastewater samples; record and interpret data to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Adjust chemical feeds, flows, and processes as needed.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues; perform minor repairs.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities.
• Follow all safety procedures and participate in ongoing training.
• Respond to emergency call‑outs or after‑hours situations as required.

What You’ll Need:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred;
• Requirements: Valid Driver’s License in good standing; Must be able to wear a respirator. Must be able to operate PIT and yard truck.

• Licensing Requirements:
  • Team members working in a full-treatment wastewater facility are required to obtain the following license levels within the timeframes established by company policy:
    • D License: Within 1 year of hire.
    • C License: Within 3 years of hire.
    • B License: Within 6 years of hire.
    • A License: Optional and may be obtained at the team member's discretion.

• Experience: Knowledge of SCADA systems, pumps, motors and laboratory testing procedures
• Physical requirements: Ability to work in extreme Cold/Hot temperatures, ability to lift up to 50 pounds while standing, bending and working in tight spaces.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Pay: Based on license and experience;
  • Entry Level - $16.50/hr
  • D License - $18.50/hr
  • C License - $24.50/hr
  • B License - $30.25/hr
  • A License - $33.25/hr
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.