Waste Water Operator

Location: Ontario
Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Second
Work Arrangement: Onsite


Position Summary:

Operate the waste water system within permit limits set by the City, TCEQ, and EPA. Aid in complying with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Maintain the back lot within food safety and regulatory guidelines.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate the waste water system for discharge water quality within all permit limits set by the City. Ensure proper treatment with chemicals to maintain acceptable water quality.
• Order of chemicals for waste water treatment. Tracks inventory levels, FIFO materials.
• Inspect outfalls to maintain compliance within the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
• Pump and clean barrels and totes of production waste into waste water system.
• Prepare and load barrels and cardboard for disposal and sale for recycling.
• Maintain the back lot in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain safety standards.
• Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in waste water treatment

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of waste water treatment systems
• Forklift certification
• Waste water certification a plus

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Hourly Base Range of $28.09 - $34.95*

*The "base hourly range" provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.


Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.


Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.
Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.


Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.