Clean Harbors Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"If you are a sales rep this is not the place for you. If you are an operation person who wants to be a sales representative this is your place. Company turns a sales role into a customer service role. Stuck in 80's management style. Most sales people have no drive because that is the model. Compensation is base plus bonus, really can't control success/failure. Basically, has grown from acquisition and no real sales modeling or focus. Upper and middle management have no background in sales."

"Been at Clean Harbors for a short time as a class A driver.... it was a bad decision..the pay here is absolutely terrible...you can make more money driving an oil delivery truck...the work is hard and physical and the equipment is in dismal shape... it doesn't seem like any good people stick around..only the problem people..but I guess it's TRUE that you get what you pay for..and the drivers here are the bottom of the barrel type...no bonuses here even at xmas and absolutely NO incentives... the work is often dangerous and management is super cheap... the owner has lost touch with his core employees...the guys doing the real work !"

"Did not have my first day of work until 45 days after being offered the job. Terrible orientation. Did not set me up to know what I was doing at all. Facilities are horrendous. Department is all about their expenses and profits ratios and therefore do not take care of their people, equipment, or facilities. Often supplies needed are out of stock. Safety is not exactly a priority. It's more like get the work done, whatever it takes. I feel like I have been exposed to many chemicals while working here directly, due to the lack of safety and hygiene procedures here."

"Been here for less than a year.. this job is strenuous and low paying.. its filthy work most of the time and not very safe..you are expected to do way to much for the super low pay.. you have no bonuses or raises. They don't even give christmas bonuses.. I am looking for another job now.. I have to say that I should of never accepted this job....huge turnover rates.. mostly due to incredibly low wages and cheap management. I would never ever recommend this cheap company to amyone."

"I wanted to start by saying*** don't work for this company****. Management on most levels does not know what they are doing. Go read all the reviews on all the social media sites. You might see a few good reviews from management--of course they are going to say great things..... I want you to focus on the people who actually do the work read what they are saying. It all goes back to horrible management at many levels. They wont tell you up front they require 24-7 on call. they use tactics to manipulate the 24-7 on call. you have to carry a cell phone be fit for duty at all times. (get ready for no life) on call 24-7 as an hourly employee You absolutely should be a paid while on call. (unless paid by salary) if you do accept the job be very careful to watch your pay, mileage, pier diem. Management does not have your back if any issue arises.*** Like I said don't take my word for it read all the working field personnel reviews on all sites just google Clean Harbors reviews*****. This company will lie to you. manipulate situations. they preach safety but go out in the field and see for yourself. its almost a circus. do your family a big favor apply elsewhere! Management is in serious need of an ETHICS CLASS & Management training 101. They do not know what they are doing!"

"Most of the management personnel will lie to your face. They don’t care about the employees only money. safety is only a word. Production first at all cost. Can’t keep quality employees. Most leave for other jobs for less money. That should tell most people enough. As long as management keeps hiring people with no work ethic like the HR man at the plant it will never be a place to work. If that plant closed tomorrow it would be no loss to the community because they are not trusted and have caused several evacuations of residents in the area."

"Casual company setting; needs more professional supervisors."

"This was one of the worst jobs I had."

What don't you like about working at Clean Harbors?

"No real roadmap for growth and 401K is weaker than most, no project plan objective"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to your people and be able to make changes that make the environment better for all."

"never expected to get laid off"

What do you like about working at Clean Harbors?

"the challenge and the people"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"DO NOT BOTHER"

What don't you like about working at Clean Harbors?

"do not understand why I got laid off"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"open there eyes to look at people with more than last in first out"

"Fabulous environmental company looking to improve the earth!"

"Large company, good company."

What do you like about working at Clean Harbors?

"There are some good people there, not because CHES made them that way. In general, as with all companies you meet quality people, who regardless of their work environment, try and do their best."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Good Luck, you're going to need it."

What don't you like about working at Clean Harbors?

"Bottom line company. The President Alan McKim is a tyrant, I heard him in numerous conference calls literally tear down quality people with little or no basis for doing so. They continue to layoff good personnel and their expectations for the future are never understood or followed through. The company work environment is directly in line with the presidents attitude - it sucks and you look over your shoulder often. He's 5ft 3 if that tells you anything..."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Mutiny or you better have real thick skin!"

"Pro's and Con's for working at Clean Harbors Environmental"

What do you like about working at Clean Harbors?

"I liked the flexibility of the work schedule at the location where I worked. More opportunities if you don't mind moving to a different state."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure you have your CDL or you are planning on obtaining one b/c that is very major with this company. Also, know that you will not have a set schedule if applying for the Environmental Chemist Position."

What don't you like about working at Clean Harbors?

"I didn't really care for the management or the compensation for the amount of work that you do."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Better communication and organization is a must."

"A good company with nice benefits and an orientation on business"

What do you like about working at Clean Harbors?

"A very high expectation and understanding of all aspects of preparing, shipping, storage and disposal of hazardous materials/dangerous goods."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest and expect that everything learned will come in useful."

What don't you like about working at Clean Harbors?

"A very strong push to making money often leaves one wondering how much health and safety and compliance are really the forefront of the company mindset."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Sometimes lean and mean is not the best practice."