Poor long term employee support, little to no raises - In Site Chemist Clean Harbors Employee Review

2.0
Nov 4, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

many locations a crossed the US

Cons

-Little to no raises (5 years with no raise and after 5 years only received a $1 raise) regional managers using the motto "Hire the worst, pay the least" -Low base pay for many jobs especially Field Service positions, $13 - $15 an hour in New York forcing you to work 12 to 16 hour shifts of heavy manual labor to make a living wage. -Average weekly hours for Field Service position 60-80 hours a week on call 24hr a day. -Taking time off is penalized by receiving less hours when you return from vacation and hazed for taking time off in Field Services jobs. -Focusing on hiring young little to no experienced employees and no support for long term employees. -Many long term employees 7+ years leaving Clean Harbors for other far better paying companies. -Ripping off many customers with shady business practices, example (use 1 bag and charge for the full price of the bulk roll) -New hire employees with no experience being used as Forman for emergency spill responses.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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