Solvent Process Operator I

Company: Clean Harbors
Location: West Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Solvent Process Operator I

NIGHT SHIFT

HOURS: 6:00 pm - 6:00 TO 6:30 AM

PAY: STARTING AT $23 AND HOUR W/SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL OF $1.75

Job Summary:

The Solvent Process Operator I is responsible for offloading inbound tankers and performing highly concentrated and potentially hazardous distillations on drum and bulk loads within the Distillation Columns, Cookers, and/or Luwa unit. This role requires strict adherence to safety protocols and process specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Offload inbound tankers and conduct distillation processes as instructed by the laboratory.
• Complete daily checklists to ensure proper operation of distillation units.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks and promptly report any issues with distillation equipment.
• Operate distillation units safely and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor and ensure the processing unit is functioning according to established guidelines and specifications.
• Conduct required Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures, including but not limited to GC, KF, APHA, and pH testing.
• Review and comply with all applicable SOPs, maintaining satisfactory scores on related quizzes.
• Complete and submit all necessary documentation for waste tracking movements and scanning applications.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with permit-required safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Accurately log operational data and monitor tank levels during processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  
  • Required: High School diploma or equivalent (General Studies).
  • Experience: 0 to 3 years in a relevant field.
  • Preferred: Certification or licensing related to industrial process operations.
    
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    
    
    • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
    • Strong attention to detail.
    • Understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., U.S. EPA, Local EPA, Local DOE).
    • Proficiency in basic laboratory tasks.
    • Knowledge of distillation systems, safety safeguards, capabilities, and operational procedures.
    • Familiarity with treatment recipes and laboratory instructions for achieving specified product quality.
    • Experience in an operational environment.
      
      Travel Requirement:
      
      
      • Less than 10%
        
        Supervisory Responsibilities:
        
        
        • This position does not have supervisory authority.
          
          Physical Requirements:
          
          Typical Shift Work:
          
          
          • Standing: 4 hours
          • Walking: 4 hours
            
            Physical Activity Frequency:
            
            
            • Bending, climbing, reaching, squatting, and stooping: Frequently (34-66%)
            • Lifting/carrying:
              • 0-10 lbs: Frequently (34-66%)
              • 11-25 lbs: Frequently (34-66%)
              • 26-50 lbs: Rarely (
              • 51-100 lbs: Occasionally (1-33%)
              • Hand movement:
                • Simple grasping and fine manipulation: Constantly (67-100%)
                • Foot movement: Frequently (34-66%)
                  
                  Qualifications
                  
                  Work Classification:
                  
                  
                  • Medium work-requires lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently and carrying up to 25 lbs.
                  • Frequent standing (4-6 hours per shift), occasional pushing and pulling.
                    
                    Driving Requirements:
                    
                    
                    • Occasionally (1-33%): Car, Automatic Transmission
                      
                      Vision and Hearing Requirements:
                      
                      
                      • Vision:
                        • Near and far visual acuity required.
                        • Peripheral vision and color vision required.
                        • Hearing:
                          • Ability to communicate via telephone.
                            
                            Additional Physical Requirements:
                            
                            
                            • Must pass a Respirator Fit Test.
                            • Requires color determination.
                            • Must be able to stand, pull/push, carry, reach, stoop, crouch, speak, listen, taste, or smell.
                            • Activities include sitting, climbing, walking, lifting, grasping, crawling, and near vision acuity.

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