Water Purification Specialist - 1st Shift

Hours & Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM


• Schedule: Monday-Friday

Pay Range & Growth Opportunity

Pay Starting at $30.25/hour 

Grande operates under a High-Performance Work Team (HPWT) model; an Associate (employee)-led approach focused on continuous growth, collaboration, and operational excellence. Through our Skill Block system, Associates are placed and progress based on their demonstrated knowledge and abilities, with clear pathways for advancement offering opportunity to grow your skills and responsibilities as you develop within the team.

Water Purification Specialists operate, maintain, inspect and repair our wastewater treatment systems and equipment ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Job Summary

As a Water Purification Specialist, you will handle the operations and troubleshooting of several required processes including biological treatment-activated sludge, anaerobic digestion process, sludge dewatering, chemical neutralization by acid and caustic addition, biological and chemical phosphorus removal, and nutrient addition to maintain the health of the micro-organisms in the systems. In addition, you will retain reports, documentation, procedures, testing results, and other necessary records as required by the DNR, and for maintaining WI State Lab Certification under NR149. If you are a detailed oriented person and have the ability to comprehend technical regulations and instructions, this job is for you!

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com. 

Did we convince you yet? If not, check out our unique benefits

• Low-cost onsite clinics.


• Free onsite fitness center.


• Free healthy snacks throughout the facility.


• Health and wellness reimbursement program.


• Associate cheese purchasing program.


• Two-year mentorship program.


• Paid Parental Leave

Why Juda?

There is so much to see and do in this scenic part of our state. Take a journey through our extensive multi-use trail system or tour the oldest continuously working brewery in the midwest (we are home to the second oldest brewery in the nation). Immerse yourself in local and regional art and then sample some of the best cheese this country has to offer, as we have many Master Cheesemakers that call Monroe and Green County home. Whether you are an avid biker, ATV or Snowmobile enthusiast, or just like that pleasant scenic drive, you will enjoy the outdoor activities, trails and parks that are offered here in Monroe and Green County. Monroe boasts 175 acres of parks for you and your family’s leisure, and we are home to two State Parks in Green County encompassing over 415 acres of land. Additionally, both the Badger State Trail and the Cheese County Trail run through Monroe, together these trails have 87 miles of pure enjoyment. Feel like hitting the greens? Green County is home to 4 public and private golf courses, a driving range, two miniature golf courses and 5 campgrounds. There is literally something for everyone in Monroe and Green County when it comes to recreation. 

Qualifications & Requirements

Associate Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field required. An equivalent level of experience may be considered.

Experience & Training

• Related experience and training is required, typically a minimum of three (3) or more years is needed for obtaining the required skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong math, reading, and writing skills.

• Ability to comprehend technical regulations, instructions, policies & procedures in written, verbal, or diagram form.

• Proficient computer skills