Wastewater Operator: Impactful Water Treatment & Growth

Smithfield Foods; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Wastewater Operator to maintain and operate plant wastewater treatment equipment, monitor process data, collect samples, and generate reports to ensure clean water compliance.

You will work long hours, weekends, and on-call as needed, hold a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience, and pursue Class I Wastewater and Water licenses (within specified timelines). Team oriented, detail focused, and capable of quick problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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 long hours, weekends, and on-call status.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment equipment and monitor process data.
• Collect samples, perform analysis, and generate process reports.
• Support site Environmental and Water goals and daily operations.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Team oriented

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years)

Class I Water License (or able to acquire within 2 years)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Wastewater Operator to maintain and operate plant wastewater treatment equipment, monitor process data, collect samples, and generate reports to ensure clean water compliance.

You will work long hours, weekends, and on-call as needed, hold a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience, and pursue Class I Wastewater and Water licenses (within specified timelines). Team oriented, detail focused, and capable of quick problem solving are essential.