InnophosWastewater Technician North Salt Lake, UT 84054

Innophos is seeking a Wastewater Technician at our North Salt Lake, UT facility. This position is responsible for day-to-day operation of the wastewater facility, tending to pumps and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater. The Wastewater Technician is responsible for collecting samples; reading charts and flow meters and gauges to determine equipment malfunctions and performing minor repairs on equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operation of plant wastewater system to achieve compliance with plant wastewater discharge permit conditions

• Sampling of wastewater influent and effluent to monitor conditions of system

• Routine cleaning maintenance of system including cleaning strainers, backwashing multimedia filters, and pressing sludge

• Monitoring conditions of wastewater system and recording results

• Balancing tank inflow and flow rate to prevent exceeding capacity of water storage tanks

• Proactively mitigate accidents and eliminate unsafe conditions and report near-miss incidents

• Coordinates maintenance activity on system to include pumps, mixers, tanks and hoses

• Maintain area and equipment in an acceptable and safe condition

• Will routinely use forklifts to load and unload material and equipment

• Cares for equipment and takes corrective action on malfunctioning equipment

• Assists maintenance employees in trouble shooting and repair of equipment

• Maintains adequate supplies

• Performs other duties as assigned

  Shift & Wages:

• Day Shift – 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday – Friday

• Some weekend and overtime required

• Wages start at $21.64 - $24.04/hr. based on experience and qualifications

• Payday is every other week on Fridays

  Benefits:

• Beginning the first of the month following permanent hire, the following benefits are available:

• Annual incentive bonus(based on site and company performance). Bonus ranges from 0-5% of eligible annual earnings.

• 12 paid holidays

• 6 Paid Time Off days(eligible after 3 months and prorated based on hire date)

• 2 weeks paid vacation(eligible after 3 months and prorated based on hire date)

• 401k match up to 5%

• Medical & Dental benefits

• Health care & Dependent care flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance(1X annual salary)

• Short Term Disability insurance(80% of wages)

• Long Term Disability insurance(66.67% of wages)

• Employee assistance program

• Paid Parental Leave(20 Days)

• Adoption reimbursement program

• Educational assistance program

• Discounts on travel and entertainment

• Onsite lunchroom with vending machines, ping pong table and TV

• Fitness Membership Reimbursement

  RequiredEducation and Experience

• High School diploma or GED

• Experience in manufacturing, production or manual labor preferred

  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must obtain certification to operate lift truck; current forklift certification a plus

• Water treatment and wastewater process knowledge preferred

• Ability to operate equipment to clarify water and to process or dispose of plant effluent

• Capability in performing basic mathematics (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

• Basic computer skills including MS Excel and Outlook

• Ability to accurately record data, operate computer equipment, fill out required forms and documents, etc.

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment

• Punctual, reliable and solid work ethic

  Environmental and/or PhysicalRequirements

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job which may include repetitive motions including but not limited to standing for prolonged periods of time, kneeling, twisting, bending, lifting, squatting and climbing ladders

• Able to wear a respirator (must be clean shaven) and other required personal protective equipment

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (seldom), squatting, and operating mobile equipment (forklift, sweeper, scrubber)

  About Innophos

  Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

  Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

  Headquartered in New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China and sells product to over 70 countries.

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