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$14.16 - $32.88/hr

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean ...

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Do workers at Clean Harbors get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
76% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Does Clean Harbors pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
73% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

At Clean Harbors, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
42% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Clean Harbors affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
91% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Clean Harbors?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 94% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers at Clean Harbors worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
67% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Clean Harbors workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
76% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Clean Harbors workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
46% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Clean Harbors?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
73% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do Clean Harbors managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
48% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Clean Harbors spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
33% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Clean Harbors?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Is a Clean Harbors job good for students?

Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
50% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.

Is working at Clean Harbors good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
43% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Clean Harbors feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
68% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Clean Harbors get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Clean Harbors?

Some people feel stressed here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Clean Harbors enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Clean Harbors recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
58% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Clean Harbors?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
37% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Clean Harbors?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 48% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Clean Harbors’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
85% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Clean Harbors is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
49% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

What other companies are hiring for Environmental Intern jobs?

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Infographic showing various Environmental Intern job openings at Clean Harbors in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Chemistry or Engineering Intern Industrial Services

Clean Harbors

Sumter, SC • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Clean Harbors rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 92 rated recycling and waste

Job description

The Opportunity

Clean Harbors Sumter is seeking a Chemistry Intern to join our safety-focused team. This internship provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting real projects that contribute to business priorities across our environmental, energy, and industrial services operations.

As part of our Industrial Services internship program, this opportunity will be based at an HPC Industrial or Thompson Industrial location, Powered by Clean Harbors. This is not a remote position opportunity - this position is at our Sumter, SC office. 

Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to our industry, and develop practical skills that support their academic and early career goals.

Why Intern with Clean Harbors?

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

  • Competitive Pay - Earn $20.00 per hour while gaining industry experience.

  • Clean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in environmental, energy, and industrial services.

Our internship program is designed to provide:

  • Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;
  • Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities;
  • Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors' operations;
  • Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.

What does it take to intern with Clean Harbors? 

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering at an accredited college or university;

  • Strong interest in learning about the environmental services industry;

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment;

  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills;

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or other relevant technical tools.

Want to learn more about starting your career with Clean Harbors?

As a Clean Harbors intern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside field teams and operational leaders who support environmental and industrial services across North America. Your day may include time at a facility or project site, participating in safety briefings, observing operational processes, and learning how teams safely manage environmental services and hazardous materials.

Interns may also assist with project coordination, review operational data, and support team initiatives that help keep operations running safely and efficiently. Throughout the internship, you will gain practical exposure to the people, processes, and safety culture that drive Clean Harbors' work in the field.

About Clean Harbors

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. 

Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy, and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology. Come be part of the solution with us.

Join our safety-focused team today! To learn more about our company and apply for this opportunity, visit: https://careers.cleanharbors.com/intern-co-op-programs  

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities
 

Ensuring that 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;

  • Building trusting relationships throughout the branch by spending time in the field and getting to know the critical challenges to growing the business firsthand;
  • Assist with basic timekeeping review, project management, and job execution;
  • Perform wet bench chemistry testing and analytical testing under supervision;
  • Support pre-job engineering preparation and documentation;
  • Conducting technical research to support project management activities;
  • Support day-to-day operations within the team by assisting with assigned tasks and projects under supervision;
  • Participate in team meetings, job briefings, and training sessions to build an understanding of the business;
  • Communicate progress, questions, and issues to the manager or assigned mentor during regular check-ins;
  • Complete a presentation at the end of the internship highlighting work completed and lessons learned;
  • Any other responsibilities given based on your internship program agenda.

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About Clean Harbors

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Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Industry

Environmental consulting services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Norwell, MA, US

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