The LYCRA Company is a premier supplier of differentiated fiber products from a global manufacturing base with assets in Europe, USA, Mexico, Brazil, China and Singapore.

Our Apparel business works with leading consumer brands, retailers, and fabric mills all over the world to leverage our innovative ingredient brand fibers including LYCRA® fiber, COOLMAX® fabric, THERMOLITE® fabric, SUPPLEX® fabric and TACTEL® fiber. The LYCRA Company is a leading supplier in the global apparel markets including ready-to-wear, intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear, outdoor and career apparel. 

Location: Waynesboro, VA, USA 

Role: The position of Process Treatment Operator is a 12-hour, rotating shift position that supports the operations in our Solvent Recovery and Process Wastewater Treatment Operating areas

Job Summary

• Adhere to all operating, EH&S, and other applicable site and company procedures
• Complete all regulatory training on schedule and demonstrate the proper level or competency. Comply with all applicable area safety rules and job procedures
• Maintain Process Control of the Recovery and Waste Water Treatment operating areas by adjusting such parameters as flows, temperatures, pressures, levels, etc.
• Have a working knowledge of the following systems: DCS, SAP, Sample Manger, Otis, LITMOS, WBLYC, and Intranet reports
• Respond to alarms and take appropriate action
• Prepare equipment for servicing by maintenance and contractors
• Tighten flanges, Change sample valves, adjust valve packing as required
• Install pipe fittings for water lines and connections.
• Pull required samples for testing.
• Perform and document Operational checks in logbooks and OP10. Monitor WTCS and take corrective action as needed.
• Analyze data to identify and investigate problems and developing trends.
• Perform all quality checks to ensure compliance with the State and local Agencies.

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma/GED
• 1+ Years experience in an applicable manufacturing role (working with tanks, valves, piping, etc.)
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the operating area, including but not limited to safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection, respirator.
• Must have one of the following:
  • WorkKeys scores at or above the following:
    • Applied Mathematics 4
    • Applied Technology 4
    • Graphic Literacy 4
    • Workplace Observation 3
    • Workplace Documents 5

OR

• A Class 3 Waste Treatment License or higher

OR

• An associate’s degree or higher in a technical field (i.e., Science, Engineering, Manufacturing)

The successful candidate will be required to obtain at least a Class 4 Waste Treatment License within one year of starting the role.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• 2+ years of experience operating a wastewater treatment facility
• 2+ years of experience operating a chemical plant
• Experience using SAP
• Experience Working with Control Systems (DCS, Wonderware, Ignition, etc.)

Compensation/Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary, including variable pay and excellent benefits package.

As a principled-based organization, The LYCRA Company is committed to a fair, respectful, and equitable workplace that embraces diversity and reflects the communities in which it operates. This helps foster an environment where employees feel valued, fulfilled, and able to achieve their full potential. Furthermore, we believe that a diverse workforce operating in such an environment is central to our success, as we need not only the right skill sets but also a wide breadth of perspectives and ideas, diverse life experiences, & a seamless collaboration between employees to achieve our company purpose of “enhancing life through innovative garment solutions.