Wastewater Technician

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on DAY

Company paid STD/LTD/Life Insurance on

Vacation & Sick Leave

401(k) with company match up to 4.5%

Wellness reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Product discounts

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Wastewater Technician for swing shift 2:00pm–10:30pm. The role maintains wastewater equipment, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports plant operations.

Starting pay is $29/hour with a $0.50 shift differential. Benefits include medical, dental, vision from day one, company-paid insurance, vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) with company matching; a safety-conscious, collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with plumbing, water service, electrical, and engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of pumps and motors.
• Ability to perform inspections, testing, and repair of wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of Lockout-Tagout, fire safety, confined space entry practices and respirator program.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret process and engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to use a computerized maintenance system (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Operate the wastewater system within permit limits set by regulatory agencies.
• Lead the company’s compliance program while partnering with maintenance and operations teams to ensure environmental requirements are met.
• Maintain the wastewater treatment system and surrounding areas within food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Operate pretreatment equipment ensuring discharge water quality meets permit limits.
• Ensure proper chemical treatment and dosing for water quality.
• Order pretreatment chemicals and track inventory weekly.
• Conduct inspections and corrective actions to keep plant clean and sanitary.
• Ensure pumps/sumps tied to wastewater system are clean, inspected, and logs are maintained.

Skills

Plumbing & electrical familiarity

Pumps & motors knowledge

Inspections & repairs

LOTO & safety procedures

Reading drawings & specs

MS Office & CMMS proficiency

Education

Wastewater Treatment-B or higher

Water Distribution Level II (DSI II)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

Wastewater Technician

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2026-10254

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Portland Plant

Overview

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all.

We are looking for a Swing Shift Wastewater Technician to join our team in the Portland area. The Wastewater Technician will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operation and maintenance repair tasks for waste water equipment including, pump, motors, valves, chemical feed systems, piping, boiler room and control panels in order to ensure plant processing and efficiency is sustained and regulatory compliance is met.

Schedules are typically Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm.

Starting pay is $29/hour + $0.50 shift differential

If you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE


• Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE


• 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year


• 401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company’s matching contributions up to 4.5%


• Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment


• Referral bonuses totaling $750 when an employee refers someone to work with our company


• Quarterly sales of product to employees

Responsibilities

• Operate the waste water system within permit limits set by the applicable regulatory agencies


• Lead the company’s compliance program while partnering with members of the maintenance and operations team to ensure environmental requirements are being met


• Maintain the waste water treatment system and surrounding areas within food safety and regulatory agency compliance


• Operate the waste water pretreatment equipment ensuring discharge water quality is within all permit limits set by the start and company.


• Ensure proper treatment and dispensing of chemicals to maintain acceptable water quality


• Order pretreatment chemicals and parts for waste water pretreatment system. Track inventory of chemicals on a weekly basis


• Conduct and document the necessary inspections and corrective action in order to maintain the plant clean and sanitary


• Ensure pumps/sumps tied to wastewater system are clean, inspected, locked, maintained and logs are reviewed and properly managed


• Ensure monitoring compliance with regulatory agencies


• Ensures outside drivers loading out sludge, food scrap, waste water, and recovered oil follow appropriate procedures. Collects paperwork and submits timely


• Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, float switches, ph probes, etc.


• Repair and replace equipment as needed.


• Control inventory of critical spare parts and track min/max of parts


• Perform other duties as assigned


• Will also manage the backup waste water position


• Employee Safety Responsibilities: Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay


• Use proper lifting techniques


• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)


• Use personal assistance (buddy)


• Use handrails


• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• Familiarity with plumbing of water serviced electrical and engineering principles


• Working knowledge of pumps and motors


• Ability to perform inspections, testing and repair of waste processing systems


• Knowledge of Lockout-Tagout, are flash, confined space entry practices and procedures and ability to participate in our respiratory protection program


• Ability to evaluate and interpret process and engineering related drawings and specifications


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to use a computerized maintenance system.

Education, Certifications and Experience

An equivalent combination of experience and education will also be considered.

Education:

High School or GED

Experience:

2+ years of experience in industrial waste water operations, to include experience and familiarity with chemical and mechanical waste treatment techniques, systems and technologies

Certifications:

Wastewater operator must possess or acquire Wastewater Treatment-B or higher certification within 1 year of hire and Water Distribution Level II (DSI II)

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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