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The Onin Group

Wastewater Systems Operator ALAR Specialist

The Onin Group, Kingsport, Tennessee, United States, 37660

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Machine Operator

?nin Staffing is hiring a Machine Operator for a leading food manufacturing company. If you have experience with wastewater treatment systemsespecially ALAR equipmentthis is your opportunity to step into a role with immediate impact and long-term potential. Why You'll Love Working Here: 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 4 PM or 9 AM - 5 PM (potential for 11 AM - 7 PM mid-shift & weekend overtime). Competitive Pay: Starting at $18.00 and up/hour, based on experiencewe pay top dollar! Full-time Opportunity: 40 hours per week + overtime Paid Weeklydirect deposit or pay card options Affordable Health & Insurance After Just 30 Days: $5 copays, $5 prescriptions, and FREE telehealth services! Amazing Culture: Proudly ranked as an SIA Top Workplace for 5 years running! Contract-to-Hire Opportunity: NO temps herewith ?nin, you are a Teammate from day one! Whether your journey with us lasts two days or two years, we value your contribution. About the Role: This role splits between two key responsibilities: 1520 hours/week of technical, mechanical, or maintenance work The remainder spent operating and maintaining the plant's ALAR water treatment system This position is vital to the client's environmental operations and requires someone confident with transfer tanks, pumps, chemical metering, sanitation equipment, and hydraulic systems. What You'll Do: Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot ALAR wastewater treatment systems Handle pumps, valves, manifolds, chemical feed systems, and filtration units Perform sample collection, lab testing, and process adjustments Conduct preventive maintenance and light repairs on equipment Maintain accurate logs and follow strict safety/environmental protocols Work Experience What You'll Bring as a Preferred Candidate: Hands-on experience with ALAR wastewater systems Technical or mechanical backgroundmaintenance, sanitation, or equipment troubleshooting Familiarity with wastewater systems, including chemical dosing and quality testing Strong attention to detail and safety practices Wastewater certification or willingness to earn one Reliable, punctual, and a team player. Fluency in English, Spanish, or both is welcome! Bonus points if your experience includes: Hydro-agriculture operations Complex food manufacturing, such as slurry processing, retort canning, or hot batch liquid food production Working in municipal water or wastewater treatment, including former city sewer or water departments We don't hire temps, we hire

TEAMMATES! Benefits Join a company that values your contributions and offers room for growth! Every job assignment at ?nin includes our amazing Teammate Benefits program, designed to give you the tools needed to protect your health, your money, and the people and things you care about most. Plus, we make it easy with auto-enrollment unless you say otherwise after just 30 days! Tools Like: $5 Prescription Drugs $5 Doctor's Visit Copays FREE Teledoctor Service FREE Counseling Services Life Insurance Included Vision Insurance Included Dental Insurance Included Vacation and Holiday Pay Scholarship Opportunities 401(k) Retirement Included Rocket Lawyer Legal Services Referral Programs (branch specific) ?perx Exclusive Discount Program These benefits alone are reason enough to join! Apply today with ?nin Staffing Johnson Cityyour next opportunity is just a click away!