Operator Oil Recycling Sr

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📍 Tacoma, WA, United StatesFull time

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Join our Tacoma, WA safety conscious team! Our Operator Oil Recycling Sr is responsible for and not limited to cleaning or changing out of pump strainers, inline filters, sampling tank and production lines, replacing PPE drums, pumps up re-use drums, empties all containment bins, and replaces dirty oil absorbent pads. We are looking for a go-getter who is eager to learn!  

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

  • Health, Dental and Life Insurance after 30 days of active employment

  • Company paid certifications, licenses and training

  • Competitive hourly wages with opportunity for overtime

  • Positive and safe work environments

  • Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion

Wage: $33.14hr

  • 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

  • Following the direction of the lead operator handle all plant operations and perform necessary adjustments to the plant

  • Follow proper tower operating procedures.

  • Perform rounds of the process units, boiler, and cooling tower.

  • Work independently as well as in a team

  • Samples process streams and assists with tank farm operations

  • Completes tank transfers to control inventory

  • Obtains routine process samples to verify product quality

  • Switches and changes process filters

  • Completes housekeeping tasks within the refinery

  • Perform all assigned tasks ensuring that Safety is the Number One Priority. 

  • Perform all requested duties and maintain an advanced understanding and in-depth knowledge of the Re-Refinery process and facility. 

  • Complete all training and certifications as assigned, maintain current certifications as needed. 

  • General Housekeeping

What does it take to work here?

  • HS Diploma or equivalent

  • 3+ year in a production driven environment is preferred.

  • 5+ year in an industrial plant preferred

  • Experience working in a labor-intensive role

  • Refinery operations experience is an asset! 

  • Forklift experience preferred

  • Mechanically inclined

  • Work in all weather conditions

  • Good housekeeping skills

  • Follow direction and take initiative

  • Works well independently and in a team. 

  • Must be able to climb stairs and ladders daily, lift up to 50lbs, work at heights and stand for long periods working at heights, standing for long periods

Attention Job Seekers: In accordance with the new cannabis law (SB 5123) in the State of Washington, we’d like to inform you that Clean Harbors/Safety-Kleen is classified as a safety-sensitive company. As a result, we will be conducting preplacement drug screenings and can only hire candidates with a negative screening for cannabis. Unfortunately, this means that we are unable to offer employment to some candidates at this time.  

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 businesses green. 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 ™

We thank all those interested in joining the Safety-Kleen team; however, only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company is a Military & Veteran friendly company. 

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 ect@cleanharbors.com 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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