Job Req ID:  4267
Date:  Jan 22, 2025
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe East Chicago
Location: 

East Chicago, IN, US, 46312

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

Distillation Technician - 1st Shift - Up to $25/hr

Description: 

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses dedicated to creating a more sustainable planet and making a real impact on human wellbeing. In the US, we lead the way in recycling and the circular economy, managing diverse environmental challenges sustainably.

Our East Chicago, IN facility is the heart of our operations and our largest processing hub, where innovation and teamwork drive meaningful environmental solutions. Join us in this dynamic location to be part of shaping a sustainable future.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Paid Weekly!
  • 1st Shift: Mon-Fri 7AM-3:30PM 
  • Pay: $22/hr-$25/hr based on experience 

The Opportunity

 

The Distillation Technician oversees various distillation processes, ensuring safe operations and compliance with environmental rules. This role includes monitoring equipment, running tests, and ensuring product quality meets standards. The technician actively supports plant safety programs, keeps accurate production records, and works with the lab team to improve processes.

Key Job Responsibilities

 

  • Oversee the operation of multiple distillation processes and equipment functions.
  • Participate in plant safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout procedures and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
  • 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. 
  • Monitor and control process parameters to meet product specifications, analyzing system controls, log sheets, and lab reports.
  • Perform tests at various production stages, including Gas Chromatography, moisture, non-volatile residue, and color analysis on both pre-feed and finished products.
  • Optimize equipment operation to maximize efficiency, yields, and minimize waste.
  • Collect product samples at various stages for lab analysis.
  • Maintain production logs and reports, documenting production levels, maintenance needs, and related information.
  • Contribute to plant safety initiatives and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science field preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • Two years of experience in a similar environment or industry desired.
  • Successful completion of Hazwoper training.
  • Strong computer skills and ability to interpret operational documents and SOPs.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and attention to detail.

 

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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