Water Treatment Technician: Day/Night Rotations & Benefits

Cascades Inc.; 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

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.