Operator Oil Recycling

Clean Harbors; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Life Insurance after

Company-paid certifications & training

Overtime opportunities

Growth and internal promotion

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Tacoma, WA seeks an Operator to perform pump strainers changes, filter changes, sample tanks, and support tank farm operations. The role includes basic duties in a refinery setting and requires physical endurance, forklift familiarity, and mechanical aptitude.

Health and Safety are prioritized. Eligible employees receive health, dental and life insurance after 30 days, company-paid certifications, licenses and training, and opportunities for overtime and internal growth.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in a production driven environment preferred.
• 5+ years in an industrial plant preferred.
• Experience working in a labor-intensive role.
• Refinery operations experience is an asset!
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined a plus!
• Lift up to 50lbs, work at heights and stand for long periods.
• Work in all weather conditions.

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.
• Samples process streams and assists with tank farm operations.
• Gauges all process tanks every hour.
• Completes tank transfers to control inventory.
• Obtains routine process samples to verify product quality.
• Switches and changes process filters.
• Assists other operators.
• Completes housekeeping tasks within the refinery.
• Loads and unloads tankers and railcars.

Skills

Production environment experience

Industrial plant experience

Labor-intensive role

Mechanically inclined

Lift up to 50lbs

Work in all weather conditions

Stand for long periods

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Operator for our Tacoma, WA team who cleans and/or changes-out pump strainers and inline filters, samples tanks and production lines, replaces PPE drums, pumps up re-use drums, empties all containment bins and replaces dirty oil absorbent pads.

Wage: $28.13

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

• Health, Dental and Life Insurance after 30 days of active employment
• Company paid certifications, licenses and training
• Competitive hourly wages with opportunity for overtime
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion

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
• Samples process streams and assists with tank farm operations
• Gauges all process tanks every hour
• Completes tank transfers to control inventory
• Obtains routine process samples to verify product quality
• Switches and changes process filters
• Assists other operators
• Completes housekeeping tasks within the refinery
• Loads and unloads tankers and railcars

QUALIFICATIONS

What does it take to work at Safety-Kleen, a Clean Harbors Company?

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ year in a production driven environment is preferred
• 5+ year in an industrial plant preferred
• Experience working in a labor-intensive role
• Refinery operations experience is an asset!
• Forklift experience preferred
• Mechanically inclined a plus!
• Lift up to 50lbs, work at heights and stand for long periods
• Work in all weather conditions

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 [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that 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.

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Job Identification: 167593

Category: Plant & Facilities

Posting Date: 2026-10-22

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Re-refinery Equipment Operator

Locations: 1825 Alexander Avenue

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly