Wastewater Technician

Wastewater Laborer

Position at Pilgrim's

JOB TITLE:

Wastewater Laborer

JOB KEY: #

FLSA STATUS:
Hourly

AREA OF USE:
Waco Facility (Waco, Texas)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs typical maintenance task to support the assembly floor and the entire facility.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machinery and the building or grounds as required.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Must be able to perform but not limited to the following skills: plumbing, electrical (assist the facilities electrician), machine repair, plant layout, and janitorial.
• Required to be familiar with and use all hand tools and power tools common to the skills listed and be well versed in the disciplines mentioned above.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches, OEM instructions and specifications.
• Must feel comfortable with working in a team environment and outside contractors.
• Required to use considerable judgment when performing and planning to perform his/her tasks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be familiar with the waste water system
• Must have a good work history and attendance record
• Must have a history of safe work practices
• Must be familiar with plant safety policies
• Must assist in Dewatering Room
• Must be able to check and repair pumps
• Must replace gear oil when necessary
• Must be able to perform all maintenance required in wastewater department
• Must obey all USDA, HACCP, and PLANT rules and regulations including safety
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Training requirements:
  General safety, Lock-Out-Tag-Out, HAZMAT
• Physical demands: some heavy lifting and considerable moving of equipment required; lifting objects up to 70 lbs.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School / GED or tech school education.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments, and shop environments.
• Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.

EEO/M/F/V/D

Must complete an application to be considered for the position