At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers on dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.

The successful candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to, performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical work related to the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facilities and systems.

• Operation and maintenance of sludge pumps, blowers, meters, filters, heat exchanger, gas collection system, liner system, boiler, chemical metering pumps, valves, and various pieces of equipment and control devices
• Performing preventative maintenance inspections (service and repairs), various sample collection tasks, analytical laboratory work, chemical usage tracking and recordkeeping
• Recording statistical data concerning plant operations; maintain, operate, repair and replace monitoring equipment as necessary
• Performing physical activities that will require occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 80 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, working from a boat, operating a forklift, and wearing personal protective equipment (including a respirator)
• Monitoring the performance of the treatment system via specialized equipment, meters, gauges, charts, computers, and data loggers
• Calibrating, servicing, and/or repairing equipment such as flow meters and recorders, pH meters, dissolved oxygen meters, and/or other basic monitoring equipment
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Delivering on Glanbia’s Values:

• “Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
• “Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
• “Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members.  Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
• “The Customer’s Champion” - Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines.  Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
• “Performance Matters” - Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role.  Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.

• Minimum requirement is high school graduation; college level course work in biology, chemistry, hydraulics, mechanics, etc is desired
• A minimum of 1-2 years experience with water/wastewater related equipment, i.e. pumps, valves, blowers, mechanics, control systems, etc.
• A strong desire to learn the wastewater treatment field is required
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
• Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
• Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed
• Ability to read and write instructions in English
• Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required

Physical Requirements

• Frequently (51-75%) use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally (25-50%) walk, lift and/or move 26 to 60 lbs.
• Rarely (1-25%) stand, sit, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision,  ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Why Glanbia:

We offer room for growth and promotion within the company.

        Benefits:

• Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Are you someone who likes to make it happen, make it better and make it fun? If so, our company offers you an excellent opportunity to do interesting work and develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment that is all about making you and our business successful.