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
Base Pay: $18.50/hr
Shift: 1st - Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
The Opportunity
As a Solids Consolidation Operator at Tradebe, your role involves overseeing the movement and transfer of outgoing shipments at the designated plant for off-site disposal.
Key Job Responsibilities
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area.
Prepare end dumps and roll-off boxes, ensuring proper lining and caulking for waste processing.
Obtain heavy equipment certification, including the safe operation of rotating forklifts.
Load roll-offs and end dumps responsibly and securely.
Safely open drums and boxes for processing, ensuring they are compliant and empty
Accurately track processed drums and maintain correct processing paperwork.
Ensure compliance with EH&S policies, regulations, and hazardous waste permit requirements.
Assist in area compliance activities, such as managing aisle space and addressing unstable stacking.
Independently operate backhoes and track hoes.
Communicate daily production accomplishments effectively through production threads and end-of-shift reports.
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
Forklift experience, a plus
Backhoe or Trackhoe experience is desirable
The ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check, are required
Ability to work required shift
Ability to read, write and speak English
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 .
