Forklift Operator

About the Company

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions offering industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

• Waste Services: Provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion, sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.
• Railcar Services: Offers specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, as well as comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.
• Marine Services: Provides state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

About the Role

This position is responsible for operating a forklift, conducting QA/QC, and handling containerized waste for disposal at our facility in Petersburg, VA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
• Perform daily PM and inspections on operating equipment; notify the supervisor of major/minor issues and breakdowns.
• Operate a fork truck with attachments.
• Safely unload and load containerized wastes in conformance with company rules and regulations.
• Check-in inbound waste streams, verifying inconsistencies with manifested types and quantities in accordance with company rules and regulations.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain proper testing equipment used in waste material analysis.
• Perform quality inspections on waste collection, sorting, processing, and disposal operations to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Document and analyze test sample results, maintaining accurate records for audits and compliance purposes.
• Prepare detailed Quality Assurance reports and present findings to management.
• Understand color coding and labeling systems to handle and manage containers.
• Coordinate with operational teams to implement corrective measures if needed.
• Coordinate with operations team for disposal locations of containerized waste.
• Shovel, sweep, and clean assigned areas periodically throughout the day.
• Use PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, Eye/Ear Protection, and Respirator as required.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance overall waste management processes and quality standards.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of shipping, receiving, and warehouse experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Able to operate forklift and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, crawling.
• Standing, sitting, pushing, pulling.
• Use of power tools.

Pay

$25.00 - $27.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Physical and Mental Wellbeing:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with various high-quality, low-premium plans, including concierge service and 2nd MD offering.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions.
  • 11 company-paid holidays, plus paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
  • Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assistance and counseling services.
  • Free telemedicine visits for employees and dependents.
• Financial and Retirement Planning:
  • 401(k) with generous matching program (up to 5% of pay, 100% vested immediately).
  • Employer-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
  • Voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident plans.
  • Rewards and recognition programs for milestones and achievements.
  • Free one-on-one financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
  • Employee discount program for savings on everyday goods and services.