Forklift Operator

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is the recognized industry leader in providing Environmental Solutions to our Industrial and Manufacturing clients. A financially stable company that has experienced significant organic and inorganic growth over the past several years, VLS offers the perks of a big company (competitive pay, great time off packages, and solid benefits, including paid life insurance and a 401(k) match of up to 5%) combined with the collaborative and results-driven culture of a small one.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for operating a forklift and heavy equipment in our alternative engineered fuel facility in Gray Court, SC, Second Shift.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.

2. Monitors equipment assigned to the area and notifies the supervisor of major/minor issues and breakdowns

3. Responsible for the unloading and loading of wastes in conformance to company rules and regulations

4. Offloads and Check-in inbound waste streams

5. Must perform daily PM and inspections on operating equipment

5. Load, unload waste safely in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations/rules

6. Operate a fork truck with attachments

7. Check for inconsistencies with manifested types and quantities with actual containers received in accordance with Company rules and regulations

8. Use proper equipment to remove samples of materials for analysis and compatibility checks

9. Responsible for keeping work areas, walls, pit drain, and floor in a clean and safe condition

10. Understand Coding and labeling systems to handle and manage containers

11. Position handles materials and will often require the use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, Eye/Ear Protection, and Respirator

12. Shovels, sweeps, and cleans the area in which they are assigned periodically throughout the day

13. Any other duty assigned by the Plant Manager

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED

Ability to operate a Forklift required

1-3 years of shipping receiving and warehouse experience strongly preferred

Previous experience operating heavy equipment is a plus

Ability to work well with others

Lift up to 75lbs

Climbing/Balance/bending/stooping/crawling

Standing/Sitting

Pushing/Pulling

Use of power tools

2nd shift: 1:00pm to 9:30pm
Also requires up to 2 rotating Saturdays each month: 7:00am to 3:30pm