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Cannabis Distillation Processor

Spokane, WA · On-site

$17.13/hr

Distillation Processor (Entry-Level) Pay: $17.13 / hour Location: Spokane Valley, WA (Right off I ... Consistent Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week Experience: ZERO Cannabis Experience Required - We Train You!

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Solvent Process Operator I

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19.50 - $24.75/hr

These include but are not limited to Cookers and Distillation column. Other duties will include ... Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment * Group 401K with ...

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Solvent Process Operator I

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19.50 - $24.75/hr

These include but are not limited to Cookers and Distillation column. Other duties will include ... Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment * Group 401K with ...

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Chemical Operator

Linden, NJ · On-site

$20 - $22.75/hr

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment * Group 401K with ... Assures Distillation units are never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is not ...

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Chemical Operator

Linden, NJ

$20 - $22.75/hr

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment * Group 401K with ... Assures Distillation units are never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is not ...

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Chemical Operator

Linden, NJ

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment * Group 401K with ... Assures Distillation units are never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is not ...

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Chemical Operator

Linden, NJ · On-site

$16.59 - $33.17/hr

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment * Group 401K with ... Assures Distillation units are never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is not ...

Next Century Spirits Inc

Process Operator

Zebulon, NC · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Our patented post distillation filtering and finishing technology creates a tool for the ... Equipment Operated: hand trucks, pallet jacks, lifts, scales and forklifts Job Type: Full-time ...

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Next Century Spirits Inc

Process Operator

Zebulon, NC · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Our patented post distillation filtering and finishing technology creates a tool for the ... Equipment Operated: hand trucks, pallet jacks, lifts, scales and forklifts Job Type: Full-time ...

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Solvent Process Operator I

Dolton, IL

$25/hr

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment * Group 401K with ... Assures Distillation units are never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is not ...

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Next Century Spirits Inc

Process Operator

Zebulon, NC · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Our patented post distillation filtering and finishing technology creates a tool for the ... Equipment Operated: hand trucks, pallet jacks, lifts, scales and forklifts Job Type: Full-time ...

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Clean Harbors

Solvent Process Operator I

Dolton, IL

$25/hr

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment * Group 401K with ... Assures Distillation units are never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is not ...

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Clean Harbors

Solvent Process Operator I

Dolton, IL · On-site

$15.14 - $30.29/hr

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment * Group 401K with ... Assures Distillation units are never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is not ...

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CleanHarbors

Solvent Process Operator I

Dolton, IL

$25/hr

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment * Group 401K with ... Assures Distillation units are never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is not ...

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As of Jul 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time distillation operator in the United States is $20.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Distillation Operator vs Process Technician?

AspectFull Time Distillation OperatorProcess Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; training in distillation processesHigh school diploma; technical training or certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentRefineries, chemical plants, or manufacturing facilitiesRefineries, chemical plants, or industrial manufacturing sites
Job FocusOperating and monitoring distillation equipmentMaintaining and troubleshooting various process equipment
Common UsageIndustry-specific role in refining and chemical productionBroader industrial process role, including distillation

In summary, a Full Time Distillation Operator specializes in operating distillation equipment within refineries or chemical plants, focusing on monitoring and controlling distillation processes. A Process Technician has a broader role, often involving maintenance and troubleshooting across various process systems, including distillation. Both roles require similar credentials and work environments but differ in scope and specific responsibilities.

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Control Panel Operator, Distillation

Arcwood Environmental, LLC

Bristol, TN

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Overview

About Arcwood

Every advancement-from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on-creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes.

 

Our Values

We move forward together, one team with a shared purpose, counting on each other every day. Our core values demonstrate how we work together to deliver value for our customers, putting them at the center of all we do:

  • Lead with Safety: We uphold the highest safety and compliance standards to protect our teams, our customers and the communities that count on us.
  • Solve Problems Creatively: We push for better - advancing technologies, processes, and ideas that protect human health and the environment.
  • Own It Together: We are individually and collectively accountable for our work and our impact, knowing that progress is only achieved by working together - with our customers, and with each other.
  • Deliver for Customers: We put customers at the center of all we do. When we live our values - lead with safety, solving problems creatively, and owning our work together - the result is clear: we deliver exceptional value for our customers.

We've reached a unique point as a company: big enough to deliver broad capability and consistent performance, while striving to be nimbler and more responsive to our customers' evolving needs. Come join Arcwood and be part of our legacy of environmental leadership!

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Control Panel Operator, Distillation

As a Control Panel Operator you will be responsible for operating control panels for automatic machines and related equipment to complete distillation process operations. This role will monitor meters, gauges, valves, temperatures, pressures, pumps and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to operation and process specifications.

  • Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
  • Takes appropriate action on incoming materials to complete distillation processes aligned with Company procedures and regulations to achieve the most efficient use of equipment
  • Monitors distillation columns, sieve, evaporator, cooling towers, boilers, air compressors and other critical systems, implementing corrective actions as needed
  • Completes testing on production samples to ensure quality and maintain wastewater permit limits; escalates issues to supervisor as needed
  • Provides direction to production team members as needed to complete loading/unloading tankers and pumping feedstock into and out of tanks; assists in training new team members
  • Ensures processing areas, walls, pipes, and floor are in clean and safe conditions
  • Maintains operating logs and equipment performance reporting to ensure the most effective use of resources
  • Provides assistance to maintenance and operates a forklift as needed
  • Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization
  • Perform tests on production samples to maintain quality standards of production, sample wastewater to maintain permit limits
Education - High school diploma or equivalent (required)Experience
  • 2+ years of related experience (preferred)
  • Previous experience working with DCS system, pumps, hose, etc. (preferred)
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce DiversityArcwood offers stability you can count on and opportunities to grow. We provide steady work, competitive pay, and above-market benefits that reflect the importance of what we do. As we continue to grow, you'll have the chance to build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career. When you join Arcwood, you join a team that honors its legacy, values hardworking people, and shows up every day to protect people, communities, and the future we share.   Arcwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal laws. A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.   Physical Job RequirementsEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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