Plant Technician

Apply now " Job Req ID: 3330 Date: Apr 12, 2024 Tradebe Site: Tradebe East Chicago Location: East Chicago, IN, US, 46312 Department: Operations Business Line: Environmental Services & Global Functions Plant Technician 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. Job description As a Lab Pack Plant Technician, you will be assisting the Lab Pack Plant Chemist in sampling, packaging and labelling hazardous wastes for transportation and disposal. The role De-pack lab pack quantities Obtain samples from drums and sample in-house created material Load and offload trucks Pour-off/bulk up lab pack materials Complete all regulatory paperwork to ensure environmental compliance with all environmental regulations and internal procedures Respond to spills and other emergencies Other duties as assigned The person High School Diploma or equivalent required Hazardous waste experience a plus Experience operating a forklift preferred Successful completion of Hazwoper training Must have an OSHA/Hazwoper physical examination Must obtain a physician certification to wear a respirator We offer 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 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 . Nearest Major Market: Gary Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago