Centrifuge Operator
Norco, LA · On-site
In addition to operating heavy equipment, you will be tasked with unloading waste from incoming ... Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only) * Generous paid time ...
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Centrifuge Operator
Norco, LA · On-site
In addition to operating heavy equipment, you will be tasked with unloading waste from incoming ... Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only) * Generous paid time ...
Centrifuge Operator
Norco, LA · On-site
Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only) * Generous paid time ... operating experience preferred; * Ability to work in team environment. * Lift 50 lbs. * HPC ...
Centrifuge Operator
Norco, LA · On-site
Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only) * Generous paid time ... operating experience preferred; * Ability to work in team environment. * Lift 50 lbs. * HPC ...
Forklift Operator
San Jose, CA · On-site
$16.59 - $33.17/hr
Description Clean Harbors is currently looking for a Forklift Operator to join their team! As a Forklift Operator , you will perform hands on operations. Truck To Truck Technician at our San Jose, CA ...
Forklift Operator
San Jose, CA · On-site
$16.59 - $33.17/hr
Description Clean Harbors is currently looking for a Forklift Operator to join their team! As a Forklift Operator , you will perform hands on operations. Truck To Truck Technician at our San Jose, CA ...
Description Clean Harbors is currently looking for a Forklift Operator to join their team! As a Forklift Operator , you will perform hands on operations. Truck To Truck Technician at our San Jose, CA ...
Description Clean Harbors is currently looking for a Forklift Operator to join their team! As a Forklift Operator , you will perform hands on operations. Truck To Truck Technician at our San Jose, CA ...
Clean Harbors Jobs Information
Do workers at Clean Harbors get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
74% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
74% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Does Clean Harbors pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
71% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
71% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 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.
44% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
44% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 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.
90% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
90% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 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 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 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.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
74% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
74% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 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.
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.
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.
76% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
76% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 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.
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 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.
43% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Clean Harbors feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 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 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 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 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
65% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Clean Harbors enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Clean Harbors recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 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.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 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, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 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.
84% 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 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
84% 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 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 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.
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.
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Clean Harbors rating
7.0
Based on 153 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
43rd of 91 rated recycling and waste
Job description
HPC-Industrial is looking for a Centrifuge Operator in Deer Park, TX to join the team. In this position you will operate different types of equipment on site. In addition to operating heavy equipment, you will be tasked with unloading waste from incoming trucks.
Why work for HPC-Industrial?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
- Group 401K with company matching component
- Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only)
- Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Positive and safe work environments
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Responsibilities
- Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times;
- Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of the unit being operated.
- Hands-on experience on operations of Decanter centrifuges, belt presses, filter press and ancillary equipment (pumps, conveyors, etc.).
- Operation of special equipment, such as centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
- Operate 5K hotsy pressure washers.
- Assures unit is never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Completes and submits all associated paperwork as required for waste tracking movements.
- Assures that all containers are properly secured, i.e. chock blocks, jack stands;
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors
Qualifications
What does it take to work for HPC-Industrial?
- Specific vocational preparation including classroom safety training, on-the-job training and essential experience gained on other jobs.
- Language proficiency: understand English at a level to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations.
- Valid driver license and other requirements of company's driving policy required when driving company vehicle or using personal vehicle on company business.
- Must be knowledgeable in the operation of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
- May have to provide Federal Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
- 6 months plus of centrifuge operating experience preferred;
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Lift 50 lbs.
HPC-Industrial 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 one-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.
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 to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/.
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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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