Wastewater Technician (AHP) at American Foods Group, LLC in Wright City, Missouri

Job Description:

Overview

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.


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. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

• Occasionally lift and or move up to 70 pounds


• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices


• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.


• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

American Foods Group, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement . 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. American Foods Group, LLC will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about, disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Learn more: Pay Transparency . American Foods Group, LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more: E-Verify



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, Tuition Reimbursement, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!

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