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.

Opportunity Highlights

Starting Pay: $18 an hour

After 90 day: $18.50 an hour

Shift differential: $1.25

Operators Pay: $1.00

Shift: Sunday and Monday 11:00PM-7:30AM; Friday and Saturday 11:00PM-11:30AM

The Opportunity

 

Operate forklifts safely and efficiently in drum storage and processing areas at a Tradebe plant, ensuring the proper handling, staging, and processing of materials in compliance with safety and operational standards.

Key Job 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 process waste streams 

Place or locate material in proper staging/storage areas 

Prepare material for processing operations 

Perform processing operations as needed 

Accurately track drum storage, and handle movements on tracking sheets as needed 

Required to perform daily inspections on the forklifts 

Simple maintenance activities such as cleaning and adding fluids are required 

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent experience 

Experience operating a forklift  

Knowledge of the hazardous waste industry is a plus 

Ability to read, understand and apply common operational documents and SOPs 

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts 

Ability to define problems are required. 

Ability to wear respirator as needed (requires face being clean shaved) 

Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check is required 

 

Physical Requirements 

Walking  

Standing  

Crawling 

Kneeling 

Lifting 

Reaching 

Pushing  

Pulling 

 

Why Tradebe is Right for You

Competitive pay and benefits 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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