Fuel Processing Operator - 3rd Shift

Tradebe•Chicago, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

Tradebe is hiring a Fuel Processing Operator at its East Chicago, Indiana facility, an industrial processing hub focused on recycling, the circular economy, and environmental solutions. The operator works in an industrial environment operating a unit that processes the contents of incoming drums. The posted schedule is Saturday through Tuesday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The listed pay is $20.65–$21.38 per hour, including base pay, an operator premium, and a shift differential; base pay increases from $18.90 to $19.63 after a 90-day probationary period. Pay is weekly.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of the hazardous waste industry is a plus.
  • Forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Follow regulations, standards, and internal policies to ensure environmental, health, and safety compliance and promote a safe, environmentally responsible workplace.
  • Operate a hydraulic arm to secure drums and a hoe to scrape drum contents into the processing unit.
  • Unload incoming trailers and process waste streams.
  • Place or locate material in appropriate staging and storage areas.
  • Prepare material for processing operations.
  • Conduct daily forklift inspections.
  • Perform simple maintenance, such as cleaning and adding fluids.
  • Accurately track drum storage and document movements on tracking sheets as needed.
  • Perform processing operations and other duties as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including telehealth
  • Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options
  • 401(k) matching
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Vacation and sick plans
  • Agency-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Great work environment and culture
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