Cylinder Technician - 1st Shift - $25.00/hr
Tradebe

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.

Opportunity Highlights

Levels Based on Technical Proficiency and Experience:

Cylinder Technician I $19-22/hr

Cylinder Technician II $22-25/hr

Shift: 1st - Monday-Friday 7am-330pm

The Opportunity

As a Cylinder Technician with Tradebe, you will manage day-to-day operations in the cylinders area, ensuring safety and processing cylinders during your shift. Experience with hazardous materials is preferred.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Follow all regulations, standards, and internal policies, to ensure Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Assist with receiving, inventory management, organization, and outbound shipments of cylinders.
• Sample liquid and solid chemicals.
• Process cylinders in a batch reactor and analyze reactions.
• Handle various gases, including toxics, flammables, acids, bases, and oxidizers.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies for safe cylinder storage.
• Classify, identify, package, and label hazardous waste for transport and disposal.
• Operate equipment for specialized projects, including loading and unloading.
• Assist with chemical emergency responses and large inbound loads.
• Operate a forklift as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field preferred.
• Experience in the hazardous waste industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with processing gases and handling hazardous materials is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and apply operational documents and SOPs.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and attention to detail.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check
• Ability to work the schedule for which you are hired for
• Ability to work on-site as described in the job description
• Ability to read, write, and understand English

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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Nearest Major Market: Gary
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago

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