Wastewater Treatment Operator

Rust-Oleum; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, disability and

Business travel insurance

401(k) plan after 3 months

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Vacation and sick days

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator to operate and optimize shellac-based production processes in a safe, compliant manner. You will monitor equipment, record data, and perform quality tests while coordinating with supervisors on safety and efficiency improvements.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and a MA Class 2-I wastewater license or higher is preferred. Overtime is available, with a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Massachusetts Industrial class 2-I wastewater license or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, changeover, assist or tend to machines to produce shellac-based products safely and efficiently.
• Move control settings to adjust speeds, quality and yields across processing units.
• Monitor instruments, flowmeters and indicators to verify process conditions.
• Record operating data and test results for quality control and process optimization.
• Confer with supervisors to report safety and efficiency concerns and resolve issues.
• Draw samples and perform quality control tests to ensure standards are met.
• Start pumps and manage flow of materials, adjust reactors, and ensure proper venting.
• Interpret visual readings and laboratory tests to adjust processes as needed.
• Maintain area cleanliness, perform inspections, and adhere to safety and waste handling procedures.
• Prepare and ship waste/materials correctly, label containers, and support environmental reporting.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Massachusetts Industrial class 2-I wastewater license or higher

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary result expected from the Wastewater Treatment Operator will be to operate, set up, changeover, assist or tend to machines to produce shellac or shellac-based products, ready patch, nature seal, in a safe, consistent and efficient manner.

• Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, and yields.
• Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, and other indicators, and listen for warning signals, in order to verify conformity of process conditions.
• Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
• Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings.
• Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Draw samples of products, and conduct quality control tests in order to monitor processing, and to ensure that standards are met.
• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Start pumps to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases and vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air, and perfume to towers, and to add products to converter or blending vessels.
• Interpret chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors, and review laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
• Patrol work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks and troughs are not in danger of overflowing.
• Communicating with Supervisors, peers, or subordinates: providing information to supervisors and co-workers in written form or in person.
• Learn all manual tasks performed within the department.
• Perform tasks assigned using specific operating procedures, and following department specific quality control processes and procedures.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Conduct all business with integrity.
• Adhere to Rust-Oleum Corporation Quality principles and participate in all departmental and company wide Quality activities.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
• Be familiar with large quantity generator hazardous waste including waste consolidation, segregation of HW management of waste turn-in, and preparation of HW for shipment.
• Management of non-hazardous waste such as used oil and dust collection, facility inspections, and container inspections; testing of equipment, contingency planning, and housekeeping; container management and the management of facility inspection logs.
• Comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times to guarantee health and safety
• Facility wide container labeling for Haz waste and satellite accumulation areas
• Responsible for safe and compliant execution of lab pack projects/jobs
• Responsible for the correct packaging of material/waste
• Label drums appropriately and assure driver of an expedient pick-up
• Appropriately load/pack materials and wastes properly and segregate them for compatibility on the transport vehicle
• Ensure overall quality control of waste materials to be shipped
• Submit a list of containers awaiting shipment to HW vendor prior to LQG 90 compliance
• Complete routine reports to support environmental reporting requirements
• Accomplish and maintain required training.
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Massachusetts Industrial class 2-I wastewater license or higher is preferred
• Willing to work overtime as necessary
• Salary Target Range: $25.00 p/h - $32.00 p/h.Bonus Eligible
• From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.Rust-Oleum offers (9.5) paid holidays and (2) floating holiday per year.You are also eligible to earn (2) weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
  Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.