Wastewater Operator

American Foods Group, LLC•Long Prairie, MN

3d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC., an American Foods Group Company, has opportunities for a Wastewater Operator. As our Wastewater Operator, you will identify and locate parts/part numbers from machinery or equipment manuals or parts catalogs (e.g. Cryovac, overhead chains, rail switches, conveyors, saws, etc.). You will have knowledge of and the ability to perform basic welding (e.g. primarily tig; some mig and stick) and identify good and bad welds. You will perform routine preventative maintenance (e.g. grease bearings, lubricate, check fluid levels, replace filters, etc.) to ensure that machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. You will assemble, install, or repair plumbing (e.g. threading pipe), equipment or machinery to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the establishment in repair. You will complete necessary paperwork (PM sheets, work orders, etc.) and notify the lead or supervisor of any malfunctions or repairs needed. You will also have knowledge of and the ability to troubleshoot centrifugal (chopper) and positive displacement pumps, as well as knowledge of wastewater treatment, sampling, and testing procedures, including process flow. 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.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to work in a variety of work temperatures warm, hot, humid, cold, wet or with slippery surfaces at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must be able to perform the job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to work extended scheduled hours Monday through Saturday with daily overtime. Must be able to work overtime as required. Start times and hours vary based on production needs.
Must be able to successfully complete training: Safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Food defense.

Nice To Haves

Prior quality assurance experience in a USDA inspected beef, pork, or poultry facility.
Prior production experience.
Work history in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

Identify and locate parts/part numbers from machinery or equipment manuals or parts catalogs (e.g. Cryovac, overhead chains, rail switches, conveyors, saws, etc.).
Perform basic welding (e.g. primarily tig; some mig and stick). Ability to identify good and bad welds.
Perform routine preventative maintenance (e.g. grease bearings, lubricate, check fluid levels, replace filters, etc.) to ensure that machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
Assemble, install, or repair plumbing (e.g. threading pipe), equipment or machinery to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair.
Complete necessary paperwork (PM sheets, work orders, etc.).
Notify lead or supervisor of any malfunctions or repairs needed.
Troubleshoot centrifugal (chopper) and positive displacement pumps.
Understand wastewater treatment, sampling, and testing procedures, including process flow.