Wastewater Operator: Water Quality Technician

Smithfield Foods; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Tar Heel, North Carolina, is seeking a Wastewater Operator to maintain and run our wastewater treatment equipment. You will monitor process data from charts, flow meters, and gauges, collect samples, and perform minor repairs to ensure clean, safe water as part of our commitment to the environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience plus Class I Wastewater and Water licenses (or ability to obtain within 3 and 2 years).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Class I Wastewater License or ability to acquire within 3 years of employment.
• Class I Water License or ability to acquire within 2 years of employment.
• Accustomed to long hours, weekends, and on-call status.
• Able to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Occasional travel to collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters and other equipment essential for decontaminating wastewater while monitoring charts, flow meters and gauges.
• Collect samples, perform laboratory work and create process reports for wastewater treatment.
• Support site Environmental and Water goals to ensure safe, compliant daily operations.

Skills

Wastewater chemistry

Wastewater math

MS Office

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

multitasking

Education

GED

Class I Wastewater License

Class I Water License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Tar Heel, North Carolina, is seeking a Wastewater Operator to maintain and run our wastewater treatment equipment. You will monitor process data from charts, flow meters, and gauges, collect samples, and perform minor repairs to ensure clean, safe water as part of our commitment to the environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience plus Class I Wastewater and Water licenses (or ability to obtain within 3 and 2 years).