Shipping, Receiving, and Blending Technician

CleanHarbors•East Chicago, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Shipping, Receiving, and Blending Technician to join their safety conscious team. You will be responsible for receiving, sampling, and unloading all inbound bulk shipments of used oil by railcar, trucks, and at times working in confined spaces. This position is a great way to start building a career with Safety-Kleen. We are looking for a motivated individual who doesn’t mind working out in the elements. Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year. Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making. Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High School or equivalent required
Must be able to obtain a TWIC card
Comfortable with computers and data entry
Must be able to lift up to work at heights, confined spaces, lift up to 50lbs, climb on a ladder, reach, stoop, stand for long periods
Ability to work rotating shift with opportunities for first, second and night shift required
Valid Driver’s License required
Dependable/good attendance

Nice To Haves

1-3 years experience in previous manual labor experience (industrial, refinery or construction) preferred
Railcars, tanker, blending and filling experience preferred
Forklift experience preferred
Confined space or hazmat experience an asset
Most work well in a team with a positive attitude and conflict resolution skills
Knowledge of hydraulics and mechanically inclined is an asset

Responsibilities

Ensures Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
Sample all inbound rail cars, trucks, and trailers of used oil
Prepare the sample, submit for lab analysis, and enter data in the UNIX computer system for tracking and accounting
Unload rail cars, trucks and trailers into the used oil receiving tanks
Operate branch trucks and track mobile to position for unloading
Perform daily inspections as required by environmental permits and MARSEC (USCG) requirements related to Homeland Security
Acts as a switchman for rail switches. Tests, LOTO and prepare equipment for repairs
Fill out permits
Organize and maintain truck and rail unloading areas
Other duties as required