East Chicago, IN, US
4 days ago
Forklift Operator - 4th Shift - $20.75/hr

Tradebe Environmental Services is a global leader in environmental services with US Headquarters in Merrillville, IN. Tradebe was founded in 1984 with the vision of helping industrial and chemical companies manage the increasing complexity of the waste they generate, ensuring safety for the people and the environment. Today, we continue to innovate and evolve as we maintain our firm commitment to propelling the circular economy and creating a more sustainable world. We actively contribute by managing all kinds of environmental liabilities in a safe and sustainable manner, focusing on reusing or recycling raw materials and energy, and being dedicated to meeting our customers' environmental goals. In the United States, Tradebe Environmental Services has 30 sites and serves customers from a broad range of markets, from petrochemicals to aerospace and hospitals, with unparalleled safety and quality standards.

The Opportunity

Safely operate forklifts to receive incoming drums and deliveries, ensuring adherence to receiving segregation guidelines

Key Responsibilities Uphold Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance by ensuring all operations adhere to relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies, while fostering a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.  Unload incoming trailers and verify piece count  Place or locate material in proper staging/storage areas  Complete compliance requirements such as overpack, negative drum integrity, aisle spacing, stable stacking, and generator labels visibility    Identify waste streams of incoming inventory and segregate by DOT standards Perform daily inspections on the forklifts  Complete weight sheets, off-specs, and end of shift reports Prepare material for processing operations and perform processing operations as needed  Accurately track drum storage and handle movements on tracking sheets as needed  Assist taking samples from Drums as needed  Simple maintenance activities such as cleaning and adding fluids Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent experience  One year of hazardous waste industry experience is desirable   Working knowledge of DOT/RCRA regulations a plus  One year forklift experience The ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check, are required Ability to work the schedule for which you are hired for Ability to work on-site as described in the job description Ability to read, write, and understand English Physical Requirements Walking Standing Crawling Kneeling Lifting Reaching Pushing Pulling

 

Why Tradebe is Right for You

Competitive pay and benefits Student loan repayment assistance Generous vacation and sick plans Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision 401k Retirement  match Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Health savings accounts (HSA) Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities Leadership opportunities Great work environment and culture And MORE!

 

Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

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