Job Req ID:  3881
Date:  Sep 28, 2024
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe East Chicago
Location: 

East Chicago, IN, US, 46312

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

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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