Class III Wastewater Technician - First Shift

Tamarack Foods • Americus, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Tamarack Foods is looking to hire a full-time Wastewater Technician for first shift . Would you like to work for an established food manufacturing company with a great reputation and a family-like environment? Are you a mechanically-inclined self-starter who hates being chained to a desk all day? If so, please read on! As a Wastewater Technician, you will be an integral part of our Maintenance team. This position will work primarily in our Dissolved Air Flotation system, gathering samples and providing necessary chemicals to the water.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Wastewater treatment experience required.
• Detail orientated and team player with positive attitude.
• Must able to stand on concrete for up to 10 hours, bend, stoop and able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Able to work overtime and weekend hours required.
• Follow Quality, Production and Safety Policies.

Nice To Haves

• Maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab testing for wastewater
• Conduct routine and nonroutine analysis of waste stream
• Set up and perform advanced sample rounds for discharge permit requirements
• Gather reliable data and record accurately into electronic database
• Retrieve data from electronic database for weekly reports
• Analyze data for deviations from normal operations and notify appropriate personnel
• Understand and practice good laboratory safety practices as well as GMP requirements
• Ensure continuous, cost-effective treatment within city discharge permit limits
• Assists with corrective actions if large spills or dumps occur
• Interact with other facility areas, including Production, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance
• Perform routine preventative, corrective maintenance of associated equipment
• Able to work overtime and weekend hours required.
• Follow Quality, Production and Safety Policies.
• Must able to stand on concrete for up to 10 hours, bend, stoop and able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Savings Account
• Simple IRA savings plan with employer matching
• Vacation time
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED