Plant Operator- (4:00 PM–2:00 AM)

Crystal Clean LLC; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

401K

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Life and accident insurance

Advancement opportunities

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Crystal Clean LLC is seeking a Plant Operator to safely monitor and control processing equipment, record field readings, and make adjustments as directed by supervisors. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and strong math/mechanical skills.

You will maintain process logs, assist with maintenance and safety tasks, and participate in shift handovers and safety meetings. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with vocational training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training preferred.
• Experience in chemical processing environments is advantageous.
• Strong numerical and mechanical reasoning abilities; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Record readings and adjust process parameters as directed.
• Maintain logs and report variances or equipment issues.
• Assist with routine maintenance and safety procedures.
• Participate in shift handovers and safety meetings.

Skills

Process operations

Control equipment

Safety culture

Math & mechanics

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training preferred

Experience in chemical processing environment preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation’s leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. Crystal Clean offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. We are willing to provide complete training for this opportunity!

Purpose: The Plant Operator is responsible for first and foremost, conducting his/her work in a safe manner at all times. Operators have the responsibility to make sure unit, and process systems function properly. They continually monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment and make adjustments to keep system process variables within acceptable ranges. Operators detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for working safely in all job aspects and functions.
• Primary function to perform and record process field readings on all equipment, verifying control room readings
• Make adjustments to the process as directed by Facility Manager or Supervisor
• Perform bulk tank transfers as needed.
• Update process logbooks with field activities and process adjustments, noting any variances, deviations, equipment malfunctions or environmental releases encountered during field readings.
• Maintain and update process/safety/equipment reading/log sheets to record conditions.
• Calculate process yields when necessary.
• Assist with utility (boilers/cooling towers/compressors) operations and inspections.
• Prepare process equipment for safe maintenance activities including following all Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Assist with Work Permitting preparations (Hot and Cold Work) including atmospheric testing.
• Complete shift handover communications.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in own work area
• Develop ways and means to operate more effectively.
• Adhere to all corporate policies and standards including but not limited to environmental and regulatory, human resources, facility, equipment, operations and maintenance.
• Participate in safety and other meetings.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned by management

Specific Skills

• Process Operations including operating rotating equipment
• Control equipment
• Safe working experience.
• Strong Mathematical and Mechanically reasoning ability
• The ability to work in team-based environment
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications

Work Experience

• 2+ years of related experience

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Designations or Memberships

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Vocational training preferred
• Experience in chemical processing environment preferred

Personal Protective Equipment

• Steel toe boots, Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, Respirator Requirements: All applicants must pass the company paid physical exam including substance abuse screening.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental
• 401K
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Life and accident insurance
• Advancement opportunities

Must be willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local laws and regulations.

Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00, and includes benefits such as the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Location(s)

Pay Range $21.15 - $32.69 / hour

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions. The salary listed above is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal opportunity at Crystal Clean. Actual compensation offered within this range will vary based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and other factors.