Solvent Process Operator I
About The Position
Clean Harbors is hiring entry-level Solvent Process Operators at its Dolton, Illinois facility, an environmentally friendly solvent recycling operation. Operators learn facility processes including distillation, filtration, and blending through company-provided training. This is a no-travel position working a night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on a 3/2 split schedule. The posted pay is $25, with an additional $1.75 for SD Pay. Overtime opportunities are available. The role emphasizes safe work practices, compliance with operating procedures, proper equipment operation and maintenance, accurate process and waste-tracking documentation, and maintaining a clean work area.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- At least 1 year of related experience.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift experience.
Responsibilities
- Follow safe work practices, policies, and processes, and make health and safety the top priority.
- Offload inbound tankers and perform distillation as instructed by the laboratory.
- Take truck samples for the laboratory.
- Complete daily checklists for proper operation of distillation units.
- Perform daily unit maintenance and promptly report problems or issues with distillation units.
- Operate distillation units only in accordance with safety requirements and 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 paperwork for waste-tracking movements and scanning applications.
- Comply with applicable health and safety SOPs and area-specific permit-required 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 and follow the Clean Compliance Standard.
- Perform other duties assigned by management or required by business needs.
Benefits
- Health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
- Group 401(k) with company matching.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Generous paid time off.
- Company-paid training.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Positive and safe work environments.
- Overtime opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
