Wastewater Treatment Operator

Job Title: Wastewater Treatment Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Wastewater Treatment Operator to join our team. The role involves flexible shift hours, starting at 6am or 7am and ending at 2:30pm or 3:30pm. The position requires hands-on involvement in manufacturing pre-treatment formulas, managing wastewater treatment processes, and maintaining equipment.

Top Skills

- 3+ Years of Manufacturing

- Wastewater Experience (Pretreatment, Wastewater treatment, Wastewater Operator) or similar Purification

- Chemical Industry/Chemical Treatment Industry or related experience

- Computer Experience (Excel, Email, etc.)

- Communication Skills

Responsibilities

• Manufacture pre-treatment formulas according to defined recipes and procedures.
• Enter production data into SAP and record production parameters.
• Perform necessary checks during and after manufacturing processes.
• Supply raw materials as needed and report any issues to a supervisor.
• Manage chemical additions and monitor filter materials in wastewater treatment.
• Compress waste material using a screw press and adjust wastewater chemistry as necessary.
• Assemble and pack printed TileTop rolls and manage finished product roll containers.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the work area and ensure proper disposal of defective formulations.
• Perform monthly inventory of materials and assist in other activities based on competence.
• Maintain Chromojet modules and document flow control results.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing and wastewater treatment.
• Experience in pretreatment, wastewater treatment, or similar purification processes.
• Experience in the chemical industry or chemical treatment industry.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Excel and email.
• Strong communication skills and experience with SAP.
• Knowledge of water treatment, chemical instrumentation, chemical mixing, and wastewater management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to prevent non-conformities by following operating procedures.
• Experience in identifying and recording quality issues.
• Capability to apply corrective actions for deviations from standards.
• Authority to intervene in environmental emergencies and ensure daily activities do not affect the environment.
• Commitment to health and safety regulations, including the use of protective equipment.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including company-paid healthcare, vision, and life insurance for individuals and families. Enjoy dental insurance, paid training, 401K matching with employer contributions, generous paid time off, and company-paid holidays. We provide steel toe boots and safety glasses after six months of employment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a wastewater treatment area within a production facility. Employees are required to wear PPE, including steel toe boots, safety glasses, and a uniform provided by the company.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hazleton, PA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Hazleton,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.