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 at our facility in Mauldin, SC. Job Descriptions:
- Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
- Monitors equipment assigned to the area and notifies the supervisor of major/minor issues and breakdowns
- Responsible for the unloading and loading of wastes in conformance to company rules and regulations
- Offloads and Check-in inbound waste streams
- Must perform daily PM and inspections on operating equipment
- Load, unload waste safely in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations/rules
- Operate a fork truck with attachments
- Check for inconsistencies with manifested types and quantities with actual containers received in accordance with Company rules and regulations
- Use proper equipment to remove samples of materials for analysis and compatibility checks
- Responsible for keeping work areas, walls, pit drain, and floor in a clean and safe condition
- Understand Coding and labeling systems to handle and manage containers
- Position handles materials and will often require the use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, Eye/Ear Protection, and Respirator
- Shovels, sweeps, and cleans the area in which they are assigned periodically throughout the day
- Any other duty assigned by the Plant Manager
Requirements:
- 1-3 years of shipping receiving and warehouse experience
- High School Diploma/GED
- Able to operate Forklift, heavy equipment 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