Wastewater/Grease Recovery Technician - 3rd Shift

Fair Oaks Foods; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Oaks Foods in Davenport, IA is seeking a Wastewater/Grease Recovery Technician to perform daily wastewater duties and assist with maintenance under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

The role requires attention to detail, basic welding and fabrication is a plus, forklift certification is expected, and you will ensure compliance with OSHA and all safety regulations while maintaining accurate records and supporting facility operations.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-year certificate from a college or technical school, or 6 months to 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to calculate chemical dosages and flow rates.
• Acute attention to detail is essential.
• Duties may require ladders, overhead tasks, and working in varied environments (hot/cold, noisy).
• Ability to use and maintain basic hand tools.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Basic welding and fabrication are a plus.
• Forklift operation and safety certification is required or must be obtained shortly after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily wastewater duties and assist with maintenance as needed.
• Comply with all laws, policies, plant rules, and safety regulations.
• Read and follow both oral and written instructions.
• Maintain regulatory records and documentation.
• Observe, test, and adjust chemical usage in wastewater operations.
• Manage daily operations of the grease recovery room and maximize efficiency and byproduct yield.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all utility and wastewater/GRR equipment.
• Read equipment manuals to guide repairs and maintenance.
• Provide general facility support including plumbing, carpentry, and pipefitting; assist with building upkeep.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Math skills

Welding

Reading comprehension

General carpentry/hand-eye

Education

Technical certificate

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Wastewater/Grease Recovery Technician

While working under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the wastewater/grease recovery tech would be responsible for performing daily wastewater duties and assisting with maintenance when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned work safely and efficiently, adhering to all company policies, plant rules, and safety regulations.
• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local Laws, including OSHA regulations.
• Execute both oral and written instructions effectively.
• Maintain accurate internal and external regulatory records and documentation.
• Wastewater Operations: Observe, test, and adjust chemical usage based on wastewater testing results.
• Grease Recovery Room Operations: Manage the daily operation, cleaning, and maintenance of the grease recovery room equipment and processes to maximize efficiency and byproduct yield.
• Perform daily and weekly preventive maintenance (PM) requirements on all utility and wastewater/GRR equipment.
• Read and utilize equipment manuals to facilitate repairs and maintenance.
• General Facility Support: Execute basic duties in plumbing, carpentry, and pipefitting. Assist with general building upkeep and maintenance.
• Perform other related and unrelated duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school, six months to one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts (e.g., chemical dosages, flow rates).
• Acute attention to detail is essential.
• Must be able to perform duties in various environments, including work requiring ladders, overhead tasks, and exposure to inside/outside, hot/cold, and noisy conditions.
• Ability to use and maintain basic hand tools.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards in all work performed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Basic welding and fabrication are a plus.
• Forklift operation and safety certification is required or must be obtained shortly after hiring.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Must be able to lift 50lb and must have knowledge of computers and be proficient in Word and Excel.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.