Forklift Operator - Up to $19.75/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

Base Pay: $18.00

Base Pay After 90 Days: $18.50

Operator Pay: $0.75

Shift Differential: $0.50

Shift: 2nd - 3pm-11:30pm

The Opportunity

Safely operate forklifts to receive incoming drums and deliveries, ensuring adherence to receiving segregation guidelines

Key Job 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 
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

Physical Requirements

Walking
Standing
Crawling
Kneeling
Lifting
Reaching
Pushing
Pulling

Why Tradebe is Right for You

Competitive pay and benefits
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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