Water Treatment Technician

Cascades; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Benefits package

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Telemedicine

Retirement plan

Referral bonus

Assistance program

Job summary

Cascades Inc. in Ashland, Virginia, is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to operate and monitor the Effluent Treatment Plant on the shop floor, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will collect samples, adjust process parameters, perform daily rounds, and contribute to TPM while supporting a teamwork-driven, safety-first culture.

The role offers rotating day and night shifts, full benefits, and opportunities to grow within a global packaging and recycling leader.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience working in industrial setting; preferred 5+ years of wastewater operations experience.
• Must show a commitment to a safety-first attitude.
• Consistently display positive behavior that supports organizational goals.
• Strong mechanical ability; experience in chemical industry is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team empowerment culture.
• Ability to communicate well and participate in team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and processes at the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) including anaerobic and aerobic reactors, DAFs, chemical feed systems, pumps, blowers, and biogas system.
• Collect and analyze samples from various locations within the wastewater plant to monitor system health and make adjustments.
• Evaluate sample data to make process changes to improve treatment efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Complete daily TPM rounds for the assigned area.

Skills

Wastewater operations

Safety minded

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment.

Join us as a Water Treatment Technician in Ashland and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Salary range for Water Treatment Technician: starting at $28.91 / hour
• Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
• Schedule: day/night rotating shifts, overtime as necessary
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan
• Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our success
• Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters
• Referral bonus - help grow the team and get rewarded

What you’ll do

As a Water Treatment Technician, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape.

Your day-to-day:

• Help operate the equipment and processes at the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), including the anaerobic reactor, aerobic reactors, DAFs, chemical feed systems, pumps, blowers, and biogas system
• Collect and analyze samples from various locations within the wastewater plant to monitor system health and make adjustments
• Evaluate sample data in order to make process changes to improve treatment efficiency and maintain compliance
• Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) / (CID) responsible for completing daily rounds for his or her area of responsibility

Your strengths as aWater Treatment Technician

You are a natural fit for this role if:

• At least 5 years of experience working in industrial setting; prefer 5+ years of wastewater operations experience
• Must show a commitment to an interdependent safety-first attitude
• Consistently display positive behavior that supports the organization's goals and objectives
• Strong mechanical ability and aptitude; any previous experience working in chemical industry is an asset
• Ability to work independently and in a team empowerment culture
• Ability to communicate well with others and able to participate in team meetings

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.

Artificial intelligence may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and the candidate experience.

Since 1964, Cascades has been driving innovation in the manufacturing sector by offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recycling.

At Cascades, we respect nature. And above all, we respect our 9,000 employees. With 60facilities across North America, we offer a committed and diverse environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success.