Part-Time Environmental Technician

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.

The Opportunity

As a Part-Time Environmental Technician, you will be assisting in the collection, segregation, and classification of different types of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at HHW Collection Events. These events will strictly be held on Saturday's in the Spring and Summer.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Efficiently offload incoming household hazardous waste materials onto designated workstations or separation tables.
• Organize and categorize materials based on predetermined criteria to streamline the sorting process.
• Collaborate with our team of Chemists to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the sorting and separation process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Pursing a degree in environmental science, chemistry, or related field is preferred
• Ability to execute plans and follow standard operating procedures
• Familiarity with transportation equipment
• Willingness and ability to adapt job tasks to current conditions
• Willingness to attend OSHA training during beginning of tenure

Physical Requirements

• Walking
• Standing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Pushing
• Pulling

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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