Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift - $20.25/hr at Tradebe in East Chicago, Indiana

Job 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




Starting Pay: $18/hr

After 90 Days: $18.50/hr



Operator Pay: $0.75/hr



Shift Differential: $1.00/hr

Shift: 3rd - Sunday - Friday 11pm-7:30am



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


• Assist taking samples from Drums as needed


• Simple maintenance activities such as cleaning and adding fluids


• 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


• 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

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!

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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