Class III Wastewater Technician - First Shift

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.

• Perform lab testing for wastewater
• Conduct routine and non‑routine 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
• Assist 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 be able to stand on concrete for up to 10 hours, bend, stoop, and lift up to 75 pounds
• Perform other duties as required

High School Diploma or GED. Maintenance experience preferred. Wastewater treatment experience required. Detail orientated and team player with positive attitude.

Tamarack Foods offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

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

Tamarack Foods is a Georgia foods manufacturing company based in Americus, Georgia.

The site and building have been fully renovated to produce battered and‑fried protein products under the inspection of the USDA. Tamarack Foods is a family‑owned business and is a sister company to B and D Foods in Boise, Idaho.

Our diverse employees are our foundation, so taking care of them is very important. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, profit sharing, a supportive environment, and, of course, free food!

Tamarack Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives.