Refinery Operator I

CleanHarbors; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous PTO

Training & tuition reimbursement

Safe work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Safety-Kleen is seeking a Refinery Operator to join our team in East Chicago, IN. This union position starts at $25.47 per hour and requires flexibility to work all shifts.

Responsibilities include sampling from process equipment, loading and off-loading caustic, preparing samples for lab analysis, entering data, and completing shipping documents. Daily inspections per permits and MARSEC are required; forklift operation is involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• TWIC card must be obtained.
• 1–3 years of plant or industrial experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Oil and gas experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sample from process equipment and tanks; load/off-load caustic.
• Prepare samples for lab analysis and enter data for tracking.
• Complete shipping and receiving documents accurately.
• Perform daily inspections per environmental permits and MARSEC requirements.
• Operate a forklift and work at heights; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Computer literacy

MS Office proficiency

IPAD familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Safety-Kleen is seeking aRefinery Operatorto join our team inEast Chicago, IN.This position will focus on refinery operations as a priority task at the facility. This is a Union position starting at$25.47The employee will need to be flexible to work all shifts, days, swings, and graveyards as needed. Why work for Safety-Kleen?

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

• Competitive wages
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

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

responsible for sampling from various process equipment and tanks, loading and off loading caustic from tankers

Prepare the sample, submit for lab analysis, and enter data in the computer system for tracking and accounting

Accurately complete various shipping and receiving documents

Perform daily inspections as required by environmental permits and MARSEC (USCG) requirements related to Homeland Security

Use a forklift

Other duties as required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Must be able to obtain a TWIC card is mandatory

1-3 Years experience in a plant or industrial environment preferred

1-3 years in a production driven environment preferred

1+ years forklift experience preferred

Oil and gas experience is an asset!

Mechanically inclined or familiar with general tools

Computer literate and can operate an IPAD

Punctal for work

MS Office Suite – Excel, Word and Outlook

Follow direction and take initiative

Must be able to work in the elements

Must be able to work at heights

Lift up to 50lbs, climb, stoop, bend, stand for long periods

Safety-Kleen Systems,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 businessesgreen. 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 [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 Info

• Job Identification 163474
• Job Category Plant & Facilities
• Posting Date 08/10/2026, 03:35 PM
• Locations 601 Riley Road, East Chicago, IN, 46312, US
• Job Schedule Full time
Pay Range $16.39 - $38.08 Hourly
• Job Function Re-refinery Equipment Operator