<p>Apply now "</p> <p>Job Req ID: 5461</p> <p>Date: Apr 10, 2026</p> <p>Tradebe Site: Tradebe East Chicago</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>East Chicago, IN, US, 46312</p> <p>Department: Operations</p> <p>Business Line: Environmental Services & Global Functions</p> <p>SDS Operator Trainee</p> <p>Description:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Opportunity Highlights</p> <ul> <li> <p>Starting Pay: $23.15/hr</p> </li><li> <p>After 90 Days: $23.88/hr</p> </li><li> <p>Career Growth: After 12 months, opportunity to advance to SDS Operator with a $3/hour increase upon certification</p> </li><li> <p>Shift:?Rotating shift (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next) rotates between 1st (7am-7pm) 3rd (7pm-7am)</p> </li><li> <p>Weekly Pay</p> </li></ul> <p>What will you do? Make an impact!</p> <p>Looking to build a hands-on industrial career? Join Tradebe Environmental Services as an SDS Operator Trainee and get paid to learn critical systems that support environmental operations. Over one year, you'll gain the experience needed to become a certified SDS Operator.</p> <p>This role is ideal for mechanically inclined individuals with equipment or machine operation experience seeking a stable, long-term career path.</p> <p>Key Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Maintain EHS compliance and promote a safe, environmentally responsible workplace</p> </li><li> <p>Train on and operate the Solids Distillation System (SDS)</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot system controls and components</p> </li><li> <p>Log operating data, perform walkthroughs, and load/unload tankers while maintaining unit cleanliness</p> </li><li> <p>Support supervisors, follow safety protocols (LOTO, confined space, hot work), and complete certification after one year</p> </li></ul> <p>Do you have what it takes?</p> <ul> <li> <p>High school diploma or GED; experience with industrial or mechanical equipment preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Interest in learning thermal desorption systems</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work rotating shifts and on-site in a physical, hands-on environment</p> </li><li> <p>Commitment to following strict safety procedures</p> </li><li> <p>Basic computer/data entry skills and proficiency in English (read, write, understand)</p> </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ability to walk, stand, kneel, and crawl</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to lift, reach, push, and pull</p> </li></ul> <p>What's in for you?</p> <p>Why Tradebe is Right for You</p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay and benefits </li><li>Student loan repayment assistance </li><li>Generous vacation and sick plans </li><li>Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision </li><li>401k Retirement match </li><li>Flexible spending accounts (FSA) </li><li>Health savings accounts (HSA) </li><li>Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance </li><li>Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities </li><li>Leadership opportunities </li><li>Great work environment and culture </li><li>And MORE! </li></ul> <p>Ready to make a difference? Apply now!</p> <p>#TeamTradebe #SustainableCareers #TradebeJobs</p> <p>If this offer does not match your expectations, but you would like to develop your career in a company that promotes circular economy and sustainability, register on our Career Page, and don't miss out on new job opportunities!</p> <p>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</p> <p>.</p> <p>Nearest Major Market: Gary</p> <p>Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago</p>