Wastewater/Utilities Technician

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Eddyville, IA

5h•$27•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for work order completion, analyzing boiler and wastewater treatment samples, data entry and sanitation. The schedule is a 12-hour rotating shift, with 2 weeks on days (7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) and 2 weeks on nights (7:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.).

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Must be self-motivated and show a willingness to learn
Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, EMaint., SAP, Velocity, etc.)
Ability to multi-task
Ability to professionally interact and communicate with others
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Mechanical aptitude and/or a willingness to learn how to troubleshoot mechanical issues
Use of required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing environment
Working around large manufacturing machines and equipment
Lab analytical and measurement instrumentation
Other general equipment used at an industrial site (i.e. hoist, pallet jack, freight elevator, etc.)
Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, and eye/hand coordination for 4+ hours a day
Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing or pulling
Frequent lifting of 50 lbs. or less, occasional need to lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to operate cars, trucks, forklifts and other powered equipment and tools

Nice To Haves

Experience in a wastewater or utilities role in a manufacturing setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards
Complete/assist with audits as required and follow-up on any findings until corrected
Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible
Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives
Ensure compliance with all governmental regulations and policies
Collect and analyze boiler and wastewater treatment samples
Complete work orders as assigned
Retrieve gas and steam data
Enter all operational and sample data into record keeping systems as required
Collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals as needed
Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas
Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized
Complete shift notes and exchange information between shifts