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
Operator Pay: $1.00
Shift: Monday and Tuesday 7:00AM-3:30PM; 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.
Safely unload incoming trailers and process various waste streams.
Accurately place and locate materials in designated staging or storage areas.
Prepare materials for processing operations and perform these operations as needed.
Maintain precise tracking of drum storage and movements, updating tracking sheets as required.
Conduct daily inspections of forklifts to ensure operational safety and compliance.
Perform basic maintenance tasks on forklifts, such as cleaning and adding fluids.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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
We offer
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 .
