Job Req ID:  4808
Date:  Jul 29, 2025
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe East Chicago
Location: 

East Chicago, IN, US, 46312

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

Plant Field Service Process Helper

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

  • Paid weekly

  • On-call rotation for emergency spill or equipment response

  • Work in confined spaces with proper safety equipment

  • Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and reliability

  • $21-$24/hr based on experience

What will you do? Make an impact!

As a Field Service Process Helper, you’ll support scheduled industrial cleaning and remediation projects across our East Chicago Processing Plant. You’ll work under the direction of the Plant Field Services Manager and Project Lead to keep equipment and work areas clean, safe, and compliant. This role includes after-hours on-call responsibilities for emergency cleanups and equipment blockages.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform cleaning of tanks, distillation units, and other plant equipment
  • Operate and maintain hydro-blasting and remediation tools
  • Support equipment maintenance and cleaning across departments
  • Respond to after-hours emergency call-ins as needed
  • Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas
  • Obtain and use confined space certification and wear supplied-air respirators when required
  • Follow all EHS regulations and safety protocols
  • Other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

  • High school diploma or GED

  • 1+ year of industrial cleaning or tank remediation experience

  • Experience in chemical plant or refinery settings preferred

  • Valid driver’s license or state ID

  • Ability to pass a physical and wear PPE, including a respirator

  • Completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training (or willingness to complete)

  • Willing to travel occasionally (5–10%) within the Midwest region

  • Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions

  • Willingness to work scheduled shifts and respond to emergency needs

 

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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