Solvent Process Operator I

Solvent Process Operator – Clean Harbors, Chicago, IL Clean Harbors Chicago, IL is an environmentally friendly solvent recycler, is looking to add several Solvent Process Operators to their team. These team members will need to be willing to learn and complete assigned tasks such as distillation, filtration, and blending within units at the facility. Primarily, the operators will be responsible for the operation of Distillation Units at Chicago, including but not limited to cookers and distillation columns. Other duties include transferring material, sampling process at various locations, and maintaining a safe work environment. Shift: Nights 7pm-7am 3/2 Split (Training on 1st shift (1–2 months)) Pay: $24 with $1.75 SD after training 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 401K 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 environments. Responsibilities Ensuring that 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. Offloads inbound tankers and performs distillation instructed by the laboratory. Sampling of trucks to laboratory. Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of the Distillation units. Assures unit has daily maintenance duties performed and communicates any problems or issues with the Distillation units immediately upon discovery. Assures Distillation units are never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is not consistent with Standard Operating Procedures. Ensure that the processing unit is operating according to the issued guidelines and process specifications. Decants material pumping off excess sludge, also does a washout of still between batches to ensure no cross contamination. Reviews all applicable SOP's and scores satisfactorily on quizzes. Completes and submits all associated paperwork as required for waste tracking movements, as well as scanning applications. Ensures that work meets all applicable Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures. Ensures, understands and has ownership for area specific permit required compliance standards. Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment. Maintain accurate logs / run sheets. Monitor tank levels while in process using gauges and PLC monitoring equipment checking high level alarms and pumps. Understands Clean Compliance Standard. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be 18 years or older. 1+ Year of related experience. Fork lift experience preferred (Not Required). Ability to use computer. Ability to lift 50 or more pounds. Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company. 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. Job Details Job Identification: 163089 Category: Plant & Facilities Posting Date: 2026-07-02 Job Schedule: Full time Regular or Temporary: Regular Job Function: Operators Locations: 1445 West 42nd Street Pay Range: $15.87 - $31.73 Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr Clean Harbors, Inc.