Solvent Process Operator I

SafetyKleen
Chicago, IL

Clean Harbors Chicago, IL is working an environmentally friendly solvent recycler, is looking to add several Solvent Process Operators to their team! These team members will need to be willing to learn to complete all assigned tasks such as distillation, filtration, and blending within units at the facility. Entry level position that requires NO TRAVEL! We are looking for dedicated individuals with a flexible schedule to work night shift. This is a unique opportunity to learn interesting Chemical Processes – company provided training!

Shift: Nights 7pm-7am 3/2 Split

Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!

  • Competitive wages with overtime opportunities.
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
  • Group 401K with company matching component.
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
  • Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement.
  • Positive and safe work environments

Qualifications

What does it take to work at Clean Harbors?

  • High School diploma or equivalent required;
  • Must be 18 years or older;
  • 1+ Years of related experience;
  • Fork lift experience preferred (Not Required);
  • Ability to use computer;
  • Ability to lift 50 or more pounds;

Clean Harbors , 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. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™

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. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring that 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.

You will be trained on the following:

  • Offloads inbound tankers and performs distillation instructed by the laboratory.
  • Sampling of trucks to laboratory.
  • Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of the Distillation units.
  • Assures unit has daily maintenance duties performed and communicates any problems or issues with the Distillation units immediately upon discovery.
  • Assures Distillation units are never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is not consistent with Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Ensure that the processing unit is operating according to the issued guidelines and process specifications.
  • Decants material pumping off excess sludge, also does a washout of still between batches to ensure no cross contamination.
  • Reviews all applicable SOP’s and scores satisfactorily on quizzes.
  • Completes and submits all associated paperwork as required for waste tracking movements, as well as scanning applications.
  • Ensures that work meets all applicable Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Ensures, understands and has ownership for area specific permit required compliance standards.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Maintain accurate Logs / run sheets.
  • Monitor tank levels while in process using gauges and PLC monitoring equipment checking high level alarms and pumps.
  • Understands Clean Compliance Standard.
  • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business.
Posted 2026-01-15

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