Production Operator

Want a career that’s making an impact? At Xylem, we’re working every day to help solve water challenges. Join our Rockford team as a Production Operator and help regenerate mobile water treatment equipment that supports customers and communities.

What you’ll do

You’ll take on hands-on production work in a safety-focused environment, helping keep equipment and processes running smoothly. Your work may include:

• Operating valves, hoses, tanks, and other water treatment equipment
• Performing carbon reactivation and regeneration tasks, including product bagging, spent carbon handling, and tank changeovers
• Checking equipment throughout your shift and troubleshooting minor issues
• Supporting product testing, pH probe calibration, wastewater treatment, and filter press operations
• Loading and unloading deliveries and handling materials
• Entering documentation into a computer and following written procedures
• Working with your team to meet quality standards and customer needs

Schedule and pay

Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

$20.00 to $24.00 per hour base pay, plus a 10% second-shift differential, for a total of $22.00 to $26.40 per hour. Starting pay depends on skills, experience, and work location.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of experience in industrial process or production manufacturing
• Forklift experience
• Ability to follow safety requirements, procedures, and quality standards
• Comfort working in a chemical environment and performing physical tasks
• Basic computer skills and clear communication with teammates

Knowledge of process chemicals is preferred. Site-specific safety and operator training are required. Carbon operations require completion of 40-hour hazardous waste operations training.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance from day one
• Generous retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program
• Volunteer opportunities through Xylem Watermark

Let’s solve water together

Xylem is a global water technology company creating solutions to help move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment. Bring your skills to a team working toward smarter water use and more sustainable communities.

Xylem is an equal opportunity employer, including for individuals with disabilities and veterans. Reasonable accommodations are available to help employees perform essential job functions.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help #LetsSolveWater.