DescriptionJob Summary:
The Terminal Operator is responsible for the safe efficient and compliant handling of liquid and solid materials at an industrial terminal facility. This includes operating pumps valves and processing equipment to move treat and store materials. The role also covers key tasks such as handling filter drums performing solid bulking managing hazardous waste in 10day accumulation areas and processing the cooker to remove water from materials. Operators are expected to follow strict environmental health and safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
Product & Material Handling:
- Load and unload bulk liquids and solids from railcars tank trucks and storage tanks.
- Operate pumps meters valves and other equipment to safely transfer materials.
- Process the cooker to remove water from materials by monitoring temperature flow rates and moisture contentensuring proper separation and disposal of water phase.
- Transfer materials between tanks and containers while ensuring proper blending and compatibility.
Hazardous Waste & Environmental Operations:
- Safely handle and transfer filter drums ensuring they are properly sealed labeled and stored.
- Perform solid bulking of compatible waste streams according to waste profiles and compatibility charts.
- Manage 10day hazardous waste accumulation areas ensuring containers are dated inspected and shipped within regulatory timelines.
- Properly label and track all hazardous waste materials and maintain compliance with RCRA standards.
Safety & Compliance:
- Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) PPE usage and confined space entry protocols.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA DOT EPA and company safety/environmental standards.
- Respond to spills and emergencies promptly and appropriately.
- Participate in required safety training drills and meetings.
Equipment Operation & Maintenance:
- Operate forklifts drum handlers hand tools and computerized control panels.
- Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment; report defects or safety hazards.
- Perform daily and preoperation inspections including checklists and startup logs.
Administrative & Recordkeeping Duties:
- Complete operational documentation including offloading checklists tank transfers water content logs and cooker operation logs.
- Maintain proper documentation for inspections waste transfers and treatment operations.
- Accurately report data into internal systems and ensure logs are updated in realtime.
Facility Maintenance & Support:
- Keep terminal areasincluding tank farms and drum storageclean and organized.
- Support maintenance tasks such as painting minor repairs and facility upgrades.
- Assist with special projects inventory and audits as needed.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Loading and unloading tankers.
- Maintaining Tank farm inventories.
- Moving trucks around yard.
- Testing oil samples that come in the door.
- Help with cleaning the tank farm warehouse and yard.
QualificationsWhat does it take to work for SafetyKleen
- HS Diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to drive trucks within facility.
- Forklift skills preferred(Not Required).
- Tank Farm experience preferred (Not Required).
SafetyKleena 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 worldclass environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management partscleaning technology and oil rerefining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest rerefinery capacity in North America allowing us to rerefine 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 SafetyKleen team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
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