Solvent Process Operator I

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Dolton (IL); On-site; USD 20,856 - 41,727; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Overtime opportunities

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Company training

Safe work environment

Job summary

Clean Harbors Dolton, IL is seeking several Solvent Process Operators to support distillation, filtration, and blending operations in a safety‑conscious environment. This entry‑level position requires no travel and includes company‑provided training to learn chemical processes, enabling a safe and compliant work environment at the Dolton site.

The shift runs overnight with a competitive starting wage of $25 per hour and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1+ year related experience.
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
• Forklift experience preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely at all times.
• Offload inbound tankers and perform distillation as instructed by the laboratory.
• Sample trucks for laboratory analysis.
• Complete daily checklists required for the proper operation of the Distillation units.
• Ensure that the unit has daily maintenance duties performed and communicate any problems or issues with the Distillation units immediately upon discovery.
• Ensure that Distillation units are never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure the processing unit operates according to issued guidelines and process specifications.
• Decant material, pump off excess sludge, and wash out the still between batches to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Review all applicable SOPs and score satisfactorily on quizzes.
• Complete and submit all associated paperwork required for waste tracking movements, and scan applications.
• Ensure work meets all applicable Health and Safety SOPs.
• Understand and own area‑specific permit compliance standards.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Maintain accurate logs/runsheets.
• Monitor tank levels while in process using gauges and PLC monitoring equipment, checking high‑level alarms and pumps.
• Understand Clean Compliance Standards.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management and as required by Clean Harbors business needs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Safety compliance

Distillation operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

PLC monitoring equipment

Job description

Clean Harbors Dolton, IL is an environmentally friendly solvent recycler looking to add several Solvent Process Operators to support distillation, filtration, and blending operations. This entry‑level position requires no travel and is ideal for dedicated individuals with a flexible schedule to work the night shift. It offers company‑provided training to learn chemical processes.

Shift

Days: 7 am–7 pm (3‑2 split schedule). No travel required.

Pay

$25 per hour. Competitive wages with overtime opportunities. (Pay range $15.14–$30.29 hourly)

Benefits

• 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 401(k) with company matching component.
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages.
• Generous paid time off, company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Positive and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely at all times.
• Offload inbound tankers and perform distillation as instructed by the laboratory.
• Sample trucks for laboratory analysis.
• Complete daily checklists required for the proper operation of the Distillation units.
• Ensure that the unit has daily maintenance duties performed and communicate any problems or issues with the Distillation units immediately upon discovery.
• Ensure that Distillation units are never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure the processing unit operates according to issued guidelines and process specifications.
• Decant material, pump off excess sludge, and wash out the still between batches to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Review all applicable SOPs and score satisfactorily on quizzes.
• Complete and submit all associated paperwork required for waste tracking movements, and scan applications.
• Ensure work meets all applicable Health and Safety SOPs.
• Understand and own area‑specific permit compliance standards.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Maintain accurate logs/runsheets.
• Monitor tank levels while in process using gauges and PLC monitoring equipment, checking high‑level alarms and pumps.
• Understand Clean Compliance Standards.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management and as required by Clean Harbors business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1+ year related experience.
• Forklift experience preferred (not required).
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.

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. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1‑844‑922‑5547. Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Location: Dolton, IL