Waste Water Technician at Lopez Foods

$24-35/hour, Depending on Experience

Our Lopez Foods facility is growing, and so is our team!  Lopez Foods in Cherokee, IA is searching for a qualified Waste Water Technician to join our growing team! 

This position requires an organized individual, who is self-motivated and can work independently and perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervision.

Lopez Foods offers a generous benefit package including very affordable health/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, 401k with a generous employer match, paid vacation and holidays and the opportunity to work locally with a great company that values the importance of work/life balance for their employees.

Apply today and be a part of an exciting new chapter as we expand our operations and create more opportunities in NW, Iowa!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must poses the ability to operate the entire system to maintain water quality by mixing and formulating all chemicals to exact standards to maintain correct water flows to properly feed chemicals for the best quality of water.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of events, maintain and record all sludge shipment information on appropriate forms as required, maintain effluent water sample and record all flow, PH and water quality as directed.

• Must be able to do tasks without constant supervision and assist where needed on special projects.

• Must poses the basic mechanical and electrical skills to assist or perform preventative, corrective tasks on process and facility equipment, and must be knowledgeable with the proper use of hand and power tools as well as all special equipment tools.

• Must maintain a high standard of personal integrity and conduct that reflects open, honest communication and respect for others.

•  Must poses the ability to complete daily computer tasks required to keep PM and work orders up to date, individuals will be held accountable for accuracy and clarity of work completed documentation, parts, causes, comments, etc.

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical control systems, conveyor systems, and production machines.

• Posses the ability to follow diagrams, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshooting malfunctions.

• Be punctual and adhere to all safety policies, general manufacturing policies, and food safety guidelines.

• As required, requisition repair parts for equipment and facility.

• Must be able to complete assigned tasks in a safe and timely fashion, must be motivated to increase knowledge and to gain experience in all aspects of the Maintenance field.

•  Team member will also perform such other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as stated above.

Physical Demands:

Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to perform physical work in all conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.  Must be able to stand or be on his/her feet for long periods of time on hard surfaces.  Will be required to perform continuous and repetitive motion, including: lifting, pushing and pulling product and/or objects, as well as bending, twisting and reaching with the torso.  The product or objects may weigh in excess of sixty pounds.  May work in either hot areas or refrigerated areas for long periods of time.

Lopez Foods Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/Vet/Disabled. Pre-hire Drug Screen/Background Check Required.