Wastewater Technician

American Foods Group; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision

Paid time off

Job summary

America's Heartland Packing is seeking a responsible operator to oversee, operate, and maintain a complex industrial wastewater pretreatment system for processing byproducts. The role emphasizes monitoring equipment, sampling, testing, and accuracy in record-keeping within a facility that embraces safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates bring custodial attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• United States work eligibility without sponsorship.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience.
• Prefer prior waste treatment environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater pretreatment plant equipment and adjust as needed.
• Take periodic samples and perform tests to assess system conditions.
• Maintain plant operations, pumps, filters, and records.
• Read and record meter and gauge readings.
• Keep operations logs, diaries, and chemical inventories up to date.
• Report to facility management if an upset or exceedance occurs.
• Perform ground maintenance and housekeeping as needed.
• Note: duties may include additional related tasks as required.

Skills

Safety precautions

General math skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

This is a position that oversees, operates and maintains a complex industrial wastewater pretreatment system that contains a variety of wastewater treatment processes and auxiliary equipment for the processing and handling of industrial wastewater and generated industrial byproducts.

Overview

This is a position that oversees, operates and maintains a complex industrial wastewater pretreatment system that contains a variety of wastewater treatment processes and auxiliary equipment for the processing and handling of industrial wastewater and generated industrial byproducts.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all wastewater pretreatment plant equipment and make necessary adjustments based on findings.
• Take periodic samples and perform and record the results of various tests to assess and monitor the condition of the system and determine optimal chemical and biological treatment.
• Maintain the efficiency of plant operations, including maintenance of equipment pumps, filters, and machinery, testing, quality control and record keeping procedures.
• Read and record meter and gauge readings.
• Maintain plant records, including operations logs, daily diaries, computer data entry and chemical inventories.
• Ensure timely reporting to facility management if an upset or exceedance occurs.
• Performs ground maintenance and housekeeping duties as needed.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Dependable, reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a waste treatment environment.
• High school diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work
• Chemical safety practices
• General math skills
• Practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater pretreatment systems
• Sampling methods and the physical and chemical tests used in treatment plant control
• Process quality control requirements and remedial measures in dealing with process malfunctions and emergencies
• Ability to attend work consistently.
• Must be able to withstand long periods in cold, warm, or wet/damp environments.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Be adaptable and dependable and the ability to follow direction and work in cooperation with others.
• Ability to perform consistent, accurate work with minimal direction and successfully as part of a team.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand for 8 hours and work 12 hour shifts occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Summary

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What We Offer

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!