Job Req ID:  5512
Date:  Apr 22, 2026
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe East Chicago
Location: 

East Chicago, IN, US, 46312

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

Lab Pack Plant Supervisor I

Description: 

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses dedicated to creating a more sustainable planet and making a real impact on human wellbeing. In the US, we lead the way in recycling and the circular economy, managing diverse environmental challenges sustainably.

 

Our East Chicago, IN facility is the heart of our operations and our largest processing hub, where innovation and teamwork drive meaningful environmental solutions. Join us in this dynamic location to be part of shaping a sustainable future.

Opportunity Highlights

 

  • Location: East Chicago, IN
  • Shift: 1st shift Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm
  • Pay: $24.50-$31/hour based on experience
  • Weekly pay for all employees!

What will you do? Make an impact!

 

As a Lab Pack Plant Supervisor with Tradebe, you will oversee a shift of chemists and technicians in the lab pack/depack department. This role involves supervising the safe unpacking, inspection, and consolidation of hazardous waste materials from universities and laboratories, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily depacking and lab pack consolidation operations
  • Unpack and consolidate hazardous materials efficiently and safely
  • Ensure proper operation of air pollution monitoring systems
  • Conduct daily compliance and safety inspections
  • Coordinate with other departments to support effective waste management
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science field or equivalent experience preferred
  • Environmental industry or related experience preferred
  • Chemical knowledge preferred
  • Ability to work assigned schedule and on-site
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English

Do you have what it takes?

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science field or equivalent experience preferred
  • Environmental or related industry experience preferred
  • Chemical knowledge preferred
  • Ability to work assigned schedule and on-site
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English

 

Physical Requirements

  • Walking, standing, kneeling, and crawling
  • Lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling

What’s in for you?

 

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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