Wastewater Operator: Clean Water Systems Technician

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Wastewater Operator to operate and maintain wastewater treatment equipment, collect samples, analyze data, and prepare process reports.

You will monitor charts, meters, and gauges while addressing equipment issues to support safe, compliant daily operations. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience and licenses or the ability to obtain Class I Wastewater and Water Licenses within the specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years of employment).
• Class I Water License (or able to acquire within 2 years of employment).
• Accustomed to working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on-call status when required.
• Experienced at handling multiple assignments simultaneously, setting goals, and completing commitments on schedule.
• Occasional travel involved to collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: You will tend to pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters, and other equipment essential for decontaminating wastewater through settling, aeration, and sludge digestion, while also monitoring charts, flow meters, and gauges to detect and address any equipment malfunctions.
• Sample Collection, Analysis and Reporting: You will be responsible for collecting samples, conducting laboratory work, and creating process reports for wastewater treatment.
• Other Tasks: Support our site's Environmental and Water goals to ensure safe and compliant daily operations.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Instrumentation monitoring

Sampling & analysis

On‑call readiness

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Plant software

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Wastewater Operator to operate and maintain wastewater treatment equipment, collect samples, analyze data, and prepare process reports.

You will monitor charts, meters, and gauges while addressing equipment issues to support safe, compliant daily operations. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience and licenses or the ability to obtain Class I Wastewater and Water Licenses within the specified timelines.