SDS Operator Trainee

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: $23.15/hr
• After 90 Days: $23.88/hr
• Shift: Rotating shift (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next)
• Weekly Pay
• Career Growth: After 12 months, opportunity to advance to SDS Operator with a $3/hour increase upon certification

What will you do? Make an impact!

Want to build a hands-on industrial career and grow into a skilled equipment operator? Join Tradebe Environmental Services as a SDS Operator Trainee and get paid to learn critical systems that keep our environmental operations running. Over the course of a one-year, you'll gain the experience needed to become a SDS Operator.

This is a great role for mechanically inclined individuals with prior machine or equipment operation experience who are looking for a long-term career path in a stable industry.

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.
• Train on the operation of our Solids Distillation System (SDS) and Distillation Column
• Learn to monitor and adjust operating systems, including control panels and valves
• Assist with troubleshooting unit components like pressure transmitters, burner controls, and valves
• Track system performance with hourly data logs and perform regular walkthroughs
• Load and unload tankers and help maintain cleanliness and safety around your unit
• Support SDS supervisors and follow company safety protocols, including confined space entry, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and hot work procedures
• After one year, complete an assessment to become a certified SDS Operator
• Other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience operating equipment in an industrial or mechanical setting
• Interest in learning about thermal desorption systems (prior knowledge a plus)
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule
• Willingness to follow strict safety procedures in a physical, hands-on environment
• Comfortable using computers and data entry systems (training provided)
• Ability to work on-site as described in the job description
• Ability to read, write, and understand English

What's in for you?

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!

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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