Plant Operator

Heritage Crystal Clean Inc
US - Virginia - Richmond
May 13, 2024

Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation's leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. Crystal Clean offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Purpose: The Plant Operator is responsible for first and foremost, conducting his/her work in a safe manner at all times. Warehouse/Process Operators have the responsibility for preparation, review and monitoring of the shipping and receiving of material in and out of the facility, including containers and bulk deliveries. They are responsible for the operation of recycling equipment including material transfers and process unit operations, process monitoring and process adjustments.

Essential Duties:

Responsible for working safely in all job aspects and functions. Promotes and fosters safety and efficiency in all Hub employees and activity.
Takes direction from Recycle Facility Manager, as applicable.
Unloads containerized material from inbound trailers in accordance with Company rules and regulations.
Verifies inbound containers and container labeling are consistent with inbound paperwork and all applicable D.O.T. designations.
Verifies container labeling and directs inbound containers to appropriate staging areas.
Empties inbound material containers and fills containers with recycled and virgin product in preparation for outbound shipment, as needed.
Unloads inbound materials from tanker trucks
Transfers materials into or between storage/holding tanks on site
Prepares materials and loads outbound trailers for Branch replenishment.
Loads outbound waste trailers for third party disposal.
Fills outbound tankers with recycled and virgin product or waste materials for transport to customers or other.
Operates and maintains recycling equipment for optimum safe performance, including

Update process logbooks with field activities and process adjustments, noting any variances, deviations, equipment malfunctions or environmental releases encountered during field readings
Maintain and update process readings sheets to record operating conditions
Calculate process yields when necessary
Assist with utility (boiler/cooling towers/compressors) operations and inspections
Develop ways and means to operate more effectively

Complete shift handover communications
Maintain housekeeping standards in own work area
Adhere to all corporate policies and standards including but not limited to environmental and regulatory, human resources, facility, equipment operations and maintenance.

Specific Skills

Strong Mathematical and Mechanically reasoning ability
The ability to work in team-based environment
Attention to detail
Good communication skills

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications

Work Experience

2+ years related experience

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Designations or Memberships

High School Diploma
Vocational training preferred

Must be willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local laws and regulations.

All applicants must pass the pre-employment physical including drug & alcohol screening

Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.

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