Wastewater Technician

American Foods Group, LLC • Wright City, MO

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About The Position

The Wastewater Technician oversees, operates, and maintains a complex industrial wastewater pretreatment system, including treatment processes and auxiliary equipment used to process and handle industrial wastewater and generated industrial byproducts. The role monitors plant operations, performs sampling and testing, maintains equipment and records, and reports system upsets or exceedances to facility management. Other related duties may be assigned to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be dependable and reliable, with the ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and work safety precautions.
• Knowledge of chemical safety practices and general math.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures for operating and maintaining wastewater pretreatment systems.
• Knowledge of sampling methods and physical and chemical tests used in treatment plant control.
• Knowledge of process quality control requirements and remedial measures for process malfunctions and emergencies.
• Ability to attend work consistently, maintain a clean work area, follow directions, cooperate with others, and work accurately with minimal direction as part of a team.
• Ability to withstand extended periods in cold, warm, or wet/damp environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, stand for 8 hours, and work 12-hour shifts occasionally.
• Ability to meet the position’s vision requirements, including close, distance, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater pretreatment plant equipment, making adjustments based on findings.
• Take periodic samples, perform tests, and record results to assess system conditions and determine appropriate chemical and biological treatment.
• Maintain plant operating efficiency, including equipment such as pumps, filters, and machinery, as well as testing, quality control, and recordkeeping procedures.
• Read and record meter and gauge readings.
• Maintain operations logs, daily diaries, computer data entries, and chemical inventories.
• Report upsets or exceedances to facility management in a timely manner.
• Perform ground maintenance and housekeeping duties as needed.
• Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Long- and short-term disability
• Discount meat purchase program
• Competitive total compensation package for the employee and family
• Excellent benefit plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed