Plant Operator

ZipRecruiter; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant Operator to join their Water Technologies Division. This role involves operating mobile filtration units, managing chemical processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in light industrial settings, particularly in water treatment, and will be comfortable handling chemicals. With a full-time schedule and opportunities for overtime, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills can truly make a difference. Join a team committed to providing safe and efficient solutions in water technology.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement Savings Plan

Service Bonuses

Paid Holidays

Transit Spending Account

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in light industrial or manufacturing, focusing on water treatment.
• Valid forklift operator certification and experience.

Responsibilities

• Regenerating ion exchange resins for optimal plant operations.
• Conducting quality control checks on mobile units.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Chemical Handling

Quality Control

Safety Protocols

Job description

Job Description

We at Kelly hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Plant Operator to work at a premier Water Technologies Division in Pasadena, Texas. Sound good? Take a closer look below.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:

$20 hr

What’s a typical day as an Operator? You’ll be:

1. Regenerating ion exchange resins and other filtration media to ensure optimal plant operations.
2. Preparing mobile filtration units, including proper resin loading, equipment checks, and testing with kits, meters, and pumps.
3. Operating forklifts to facilitate the movement and management of materials and equipment.
4. Conducting quality control checks on mobile units prior to dispatch to ensure compliance with standards.
5. Handling chemicals such as NaOH, HCl, and NaCl as part of the regeneration process.
6. Overseeing chemical vendor offloading to tanks and managing transfers.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

1. Have 3-5 years of experience in a light industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably with a focus on water treatment or filtration.
2. Are comfortable working with chemicals and have a strong understanding of safety protocols.
3. Possess a valid forklift operator certification and have experience in forklift operation.
4. Are available for a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, with flexibility for overtime as needed.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. Employees also have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonuses, holiday pay (up to eight paid holidays per year), and a transit spending account. Additionally, employees are entitled to paid sick leave under applicable state or local laws. For more information on benefits and perks, click here.

Put your skills to work

There are many light industrial jobs out there. Kelly Professional & Industrial recruiters focus on offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that value you. Whether you’re seeking flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we’re dedicated to finding the best opportunities for you.

About Kelly

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