Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

TRADEBE•East Chicago, IN

2d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Tradebe is hiring a Forklift Operator for its East Chicago, Indiana facility, its largest processing hub. The role supports the company’s environmental services and recycling operations by safely receiving, staging, tracking, and processing hazardous waste materials in an industrial setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The pay range is $19.65–$20.38 per hour. Base pay starts at $18.90 per hour and increases to $19.63 after 90 days, with an additional operator pay differential of $0.75 per hour. Employees are paid weekly.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Previous forklift operating experience.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
Comfort working in a physically active role involving standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and reaching.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the hazardous waste or environmental services industry.
Knowledge of DOT or RCRA regulations.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts to unload incoming trailers and move materials throughout the facility.
Verify incoming shipments and place materials in designated staging or storage areas.
Follow DOT and facility segregation guidelines for hazardous waste handling.
Complete inspections and compliance checks, including drum integrity, aisle spacing, and labeling requirements.
Perform daily forklift inspections and basic equipment maintenance, such as cleaning and adding fluids.
Track inventory movements and complete required paperwork, including weight sheets, reports, and tracking logs.
Assist with material preparation, processing operations, and drum sampling as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.