Overnight Plant Operator

Join the team at Liquid Environmental Solutions, the nation’s leader in non-hazardous liquid waste solutions. As a Plant Operator, you’ll play a vital role in protecting the environment while advancing your career in a fast-growing industry. This is your chance to work in a team-oriented environment where safety, compliance, and innovation come first.

Responsibilities

• Manages the space for incoming wastewater and treatment of the material.
• Performs cleanup of the area as required.
• Checks tank levels for necessary space for material processing.
• Follows all safety and compliance rules and regulations.
• Wears and properly uses safety equipment at all times.
• Always works in a safe and compliant manner.
• Operates and maintains shop equipment.
• May perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment including forklift truck and skid steer.
• May perform minor electrical maintenance functions.
• Cleans and maintains process equipment.

Requirements

• The ability to learn procedures related to the safe handling of materials.
• Committed to growth in a company.
• Collaborative with team members.
• Good eye-hand coordination.
• Organizational ability.
• Reliable transportation.
• The ability to be cross-trained to perform other jobs as needed.
• Ability to communicate with others for safety and efficiency requirements.
• One (1) year of experience as a Plant Operator with the maintenance of water pumps and plant machinery (Preferred).
• Laboratory experience a plus.
• Must be willing to work in environments with strong odors.
• Must be willing to work in hot, cold, and wet conditions.

Work Environment

• Lifting, climbing, and bending.
• Must be able to work on feet most of the workday.
• Varied weather working in hot, cold, and wet conditions.
• Strong odors and smells.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off.
• 401k plan with company contribution.
• Growing industry.
• Team environment.
• Hourly pay with overtime.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Pay

Starting pay: $24/hr — in-house development program to increase wage rapidly over first year as skills are earned and validated (up to $26/hr).

Schedule

10pm - 6am, Monday - Friday

Location: 12123 South Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL 60633