Job Req ID:  3772
Date:  Dec 1, 2024
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe East Chicago
Location: 

East Chicago, IN, US, 46312

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift - $20.25/hr

Description: 

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: $18.75/hr
  • After 90 days: $19.25/hr
  • Shift Differential: $1.00
  • 3rd Shift: Sunday Night-Friday Morning 11pm-7:30am

The Opportunity

Key Job Responsibilities

  • 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 and knowledge of the hazardous waste industry
  • Ability to read, understand and apply common operational documents and SOP's
  • Ability to define; problems are required.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check is required


Physical Requirements

  • Walking 
  • Standing 
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Lifting
  • Reaching
  • Pushing 

 

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


Nearest Major Market: Gary
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago