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Uses company pick-up to collect data and perform regulatory checks on fields and wells. Maintain grounds keeping as needed for the site. This is a training position, where the Environmental Technician will also begin training to perform operator duties, maintenance activities and laboratory sampling and analysis in preparation to become a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.

Essential Functions

• Must diligently attend monthly safety and quality trainings.
• Collects daily volume of water data put to 9 fields from WWTP.
• Winterize pivots each year.
• Maintain grounds.  
• Notify Environmental Manager of any pivot equipment issues.
• Learn and perform regulatory Monitoring Well Sampling quarterly.
• Learn to collect Land Application and Reverse Osmosis Retentive samples to send to outside labs for analysis monthly.
• Keep propane bottles for company forklifts full.
• Remove tumble weeds from chain length fence and run shredder tractor. (General Grounds Keeping)
• During adverse weather keep snow plowed off of paved area with loader tractor.
• Keep recycled materials from the cheese plant picked up and taken to recycling facilities. Must keep accurate records of everything recycled.
• Monitor all waste generation and coordinate with the Environmental Manager to ensure proper disposal.
• As primary user of company pick-up the Environmental Technician will also perform general maintenance on the pick-up.
• May help to unload incoming chemicals used for the operation of the WWTP.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
• Assist operator when needed.
• 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. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

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.

Additional Functions

• Serve on committees as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred and/or 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.    
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• May be exposed to loud noise levels (i.e. manufacturing equipment).
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat, and areas with possible air contamination, fumes and toxic chemicals.
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel limited within the local area.

Disclaimer

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.

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 really interesting work and develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment that is all about making you and our business successful.

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