Forklift Operator - Up to $19.75/hr at Tradebe in East Chicago, Indiana

Job 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 inventoryand segregate by DOT standards


• Perform daily inspections on the forklifts


• Complete weight sheets, off-specs, and end of shift reports


• Prepare material for processing operationsand 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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