Forklift Operator


Job Details

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 coordinating with the Operations Lead to ensure workflow is done in a safe and timely manner at our Mauldin, SC Facility.

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, and sample solid and liquid 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. Perform basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties as directed

9. Perform chemical compatibility checks to prevent reactions and other issues

10. Use DOT knowledge to match and label inbound materials and for storage and shipping of containers to other sites

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

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

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

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

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

16. Any other duty assigned by the Drum building lead or supervisor

17. Keeps an inventory of PPE and supplies in the stock room and orders as needed

18. Lifting, bending, pulling, pushing up to 50lbs

19. Work in elements (cold and hot weather)

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

Ability to operate a Forklift required

Chemical mixing experience required

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

Assembly experience preferred

Lockout/Tagout experience 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

Ability to work well with others

Monday-Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm





 VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC

 07/02/2024

 Mauldin,SC