Wastewater Treatment Technician

Join us as a Wastewater Treatment Technician in our Blue Anchor, NJ plant! In this highly specialized maintenance role, you’ll help keep our Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) running safely, smoothly, and in full compliance — all while supporting our broader facilities with essential maintenance tasks. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team focused on protecting our environment, ensuring safe operations, and continuously improving our processes.

At Kellanova, we encourage collaboration with other team members to keep production lines running smoothly. In this role you will acquire proficiency in specialized equipment and automation systems, all while having the chance to pursue certifications or additional training to further enhance your skills.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating & Maintaining the Wastewater Treatment Plant: Perform daily sampling and testing (including pH, COD, and other required measures) to ensure environmental and regulatory compliance. Conduct routine monitoring, adjustments, and documentation of system performance. Read and interpret mechanical drawings and operational schematics.
• Performing Predictive & Preventative Maintenance: Perform predictive maintenance on WWTP equipment using tools such as ultrasonic testing, compressed air leak detection, and infrared surveys. PM, troubleshoot, and repair industrial production and WWTP equipment involving mechanical systems, pneumatics, drives, and hydraulics. Apply working knowledge of basic industrial electricity in maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• General Facilities Maintenance: Assist with routine maintenance in and around the WWTP and onsite facilities, including painting, patching, tile replacement, ceiling tile installation, minor electrical repairs (e.g., light fixture/bulb replacement), and basic plumbing diagnostics and repairs. Support hanging fixtures, signage, and other facility upkeep tasks as needed.
• Being a Strong Team Contributor: Participate constructively with the team, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive working environment. Support Blue Anchor team goals and collaborate across functions to achieve success. Perform other duties as assigned. Maintain flexibility with working hours, particularly during plant cleaning and special activities.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High school diploma or GED. 
• Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must have State of New Jersey N2 Wastewater Treatment License.
• Must be flexible to work day or evening shifts based on wastewater treatment needs.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See for more information.

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Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website .