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 .