Job Req ID:  4592
Date:  May 7, 2025
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe East Chicago
Location: 

East Chicago, IN, US, 46312

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

Lab Pack Plant Chemist - 1st Shift - Up to $22.00/hr

Description: 

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the US, we are leaders focused on recycling and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

Opportunity Highlights

Starting Pay: $20.00 - $22.00/hr
Shift: 1st Shift - Monday - Friday 7am - 330pm

The Opportunity

As a Lab Pack Plant Chemist, you will be receiving, identifying, and de-packing lab packs as they enter the facility.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Ensure Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance by adhering to regulations, standards, and internal policies, while promoting a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
  • De-pack lab pack quantities.
  • Perform bulk consolidation and lab pack consolidation.
  • Conduct daily compliance and area inspections.
  • Ensure proper classification, identification, packaging, and labeling of hazardous waste for transportation, treatment, and/or disposal.
  • Complete all regulatory paperwork to ensure environmental compliance with regulations and internal procedures.
  • Sample containers and in-house created materials.
  • Package, label, create shipping documents, load, and transport hazardous waste.
  • Handle material pour-offs.
  • Respond to spills and other emergencies.
  • Assist in conducting daily area inspections.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or equivalent applicable work experience.
  • Hazardous waste experience is a plus.
  • Experience operating a forklift is preferred.
  • Successful completion of HAZWOPER training.
  • Must undergo an OSHA/HAZWOPER physical examination.
  • Ability to work the schedule for which you are hired for
  • Ability to work on-site as described in the job description
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English

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!

 

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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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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