Solvent Process Operator I

Clean Harbors•Dolton, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors in Dolton, Illinois, is hiring entry-level Solvent Process Operators for its environmentally friendly solvent recycling facility. Operators learn and perform processes including distillation, filtration, and blending within facility units. The position requires no travel and includes company-provided training. The schedule is nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., on a 3/2 split schedule. Pay is $25 per hour, with an additional $1.75 for SD Pay. Overtime opportunities are available. Clean Harbors is an environmental services organization specializing in hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. The company describes its work as helping customers manage waste and reduce their carbon footprint.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Ability to use a computer.
Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
Willingness to learn assigned facility tasks and work a flexible night-shift schedule.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, and act safely at all times.
Offload inbound tankers and perform distillation as instructed by the laboratory.
Sample trucks for the laboratory.
Complete daily checklists for proper operation of distillation units.
Perform daily maintenance duties on units and promptly report discovered problems or issues.
Operate distillation units safely and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensure the processing unit operates according to issued guidelines and process specifications.
Decant material by pumping off excess sludge and wash out the still between batches to prevent cross-contamination.
Review applicable SOPs and achieve satisfactory quiz scores.
Complete and submit required paperwork for waste-tracking movements and scanning applications.
Follow applicable Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures.
Understand and take ownership of area-specific permit compliance standards.
Maintain a clean work environment and accurate logs and run sheets.
Monitor tank levels during processing using gauges and PLC monitoring equipment, including checking high-level alarms and pumps.
Understand the Clean Compliance Standard.
Perform other duties and tasks assigned by management or required by business needs.