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Water Treatment Operator

Cascades
Ashland, VA Intern
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Welcome to Cascades!

At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:

  • Base salary range for Water Treatment Operator from $28.91/ hour
  • Schedule : 12 hour day/night rotating shifts, overtime as necessary
  • Boot and/or tool allowance
  • Telemedicine, Group insurance
  • Financial Benefits: Profit Sharing Plan, Retirement Plan with company matching, Stock Options & Annual flexible reimbursement program
  • Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)

Develop your talents

By applying your expertise within our facility in Ashland, as the Water Treatment Operator:

  • 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.

There's nobody quite like you!

Respect Your True Nature By Putting Forward Your Strengths

  • 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

We look forward to meeting you!

About Cascades

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.

To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 70 operating units located in North America.

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