Plant Operator 4am

Crystal Clean LLC; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Crystal Clean LLC is seeking a Plant Operator to safely manage process systems and equipment. You will monitor readings, record logs, and adjust operations under supervision to keep variables within spec. Strong math and mechanical reasoning help drive efficient performance.

We offer complete training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for advancement. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to environmental standards while supporting continuous plant operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment, recording field readings.
• Make process adjustments as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with boiler/cooling tower operations and inspections.
• Maintain logs and records of readings, variances, and maintenance.
• Complete shift handover communications and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Process operations

Control equipment

Safety experience

Math & mechanical reasoning

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational training preferred

Experience in chemical processing environment preferred

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

Location(s)

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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.

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