Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator

Location: Sikeston, MO

Starting Pay: $22.67 Per Hour -> $25.57 after 1 year

Shift: Days, 12-hour shift

If you want to work for a global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023, come join Unilever Ice Cream! The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent as we build our diverse and inclusive culture. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

JOB PURPOSE:

Find your purpose at Unilever Ice Cream. Lead innovations that drive our business to win and grow. Learn from brilliant leaders and diverse colleagues in a global environment, becoming your best self.

Are you searching for a wonderful manufacturing opportunity? Then this role is tailored for you.

The WWTP operator position works independently to manage, operate and ensure timely effective coverage of the Wastewater system and aids in other facility functions as needed. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and maintain the function of the wastewater treatment system.  

• Monitor and test system on daily basis, from test results adjust parameters, pumps, flows and chemicals.   

• Maintain/Calibrate process and testing equipment. 

• Maintain accurate records. 

• Perform LOTO on equipment. 

• Working at Height Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

• Painting, cleaning, etc. of equipment & WWTP. 

• Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on WWTP equipment. 

• Perform miscellaneous housekeeping and other duties as assigned. 

• Develop and follow established Automated Maintenance Management Systems (AMMS). 

• Develop, Coach, Train and follow established Preventative Maintenance (PM). 

• Follow all required safety procedures and work in a safe manner. 

• Must be open to flexible working hours which include days, night, weekends and Holidays. 

• Performs work as directed by Supervisor and /or designated team leader. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

What You’ll Love About his job: 

Overall Benefits & Perks (non-union): 

Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Quarterly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided

Benefits:  Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings  
benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

Additional Perks for the Sikeston location: 

Referral bonus | safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount | access to company store | take home 1 pint or 3 bars of ice cream daily 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• High School Diploma  

• Pass required test for this position 

• Ability to operate a computer 

• Relating to office software, Maintenance Part Inventory software, which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.  

• Ability to work in both hot and cold conditions, on ladders and platforms, and lift up to 50 pounds.  

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.  

• Familiarity an