Forklift Operator - 4th Shift

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.

Job description

Safely operate forklifts in drum storage or processing areas at a Tradebe plant.

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 SOPs
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts
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
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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