Water Reclamation Operator

Water Reclamation Operator

Join our core production team at the Valparaiso, IN paper mill. As our Water Reclamation Operator, you will work directly alongside the Water Reclamation Manager to oversee, optimize, and safeguard our process wastewater systems. If you have a passion for process engineering, hands‑on troubleshooting, and environmental stewardship, this is the role for you.

• Optimize & maintain wastewater chemical inventories, delivery systems, and cost‑optimization efforts.
• Analyze & comply:
  Perform lab analyses, track compliance samples, and manage air/water permitting data.
• Collaborate:
  Partner with Maintenance and E&I teams to ensure top‑tier preventative and corrective equipment maintenance.
• Safety first:
  Maintain rigorous safety and environmental standards across the Waste Water Facility.

• Education:
  
  2‑to‑4‑year post‑secondary degree required. A Bachelor’s in Pulp & Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Paper mill experience is a major plus.
• Licensing: A strong desire to acquire a Class D Indiana Waste Water License.
• Skills:
  
  Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, technical troubleshooting (chemical & biological systems), and basic algebra/conversion skills.
• Environment & physical:
  Ability to work in both indoor lab environments and outdoor facilities year‑round. Must be comfortable climbing ladders, standing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well‑being and career growth.

• Lucrative incentive plan:
  Earn up to 100% of one month’s base salary every quarter through our mill incentive program!
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Company‑provided uniforms
• Annual safety allowances for boots ($300) & glasses ($250)
• Excellent benefits package:
  • Medical (HSA plan), dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • 100% tuition reimbursement to fuel your continued education
  • Healthy lifestyle programs
    • Earn up to $1,200 annually for your HSA
    • Reimbursement of $500 per year towards gym memberships or other qualifying expenses
  • Child‑bearing/parental leave
  • Supplemental life, spouse, and child life insurance plans
  • Short‑term & long‑term disability plans
  • Legal & travel assistance plans
  • EAP/home auto insurance plans
  • Wireless/auto/discount plans
• Career growth:
  We are committed to your professional development with practical application training that may include travel to other Pratt Paper Mills and ongoing educational certificate programs.

Valparaiso, Indiana (On‑site)

Days (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) and on‑call rotation

$53,000 base salary (salaried non‑exempt / eligible for overtime after 40 hours)