Forklift Operator/Heavy Equipment 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, along with 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

Operators are responsible for receiving deliveries of various materials, performing QA/QC of incoming deliveries, maintaining site safety, site cleanliness, and processing material in a solidification pit. This includes the use of heavy equipment such as loaders/excavators, powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, and powered/non-powered tools.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load material in conformance with company rules and regulations.
• Offload and check in all inbound material using a standardized QA/QC process.
• Load, unload, and sample solid and liquid material safely in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations/rules.
• Check for inconsistencies with manifested types and quantities with actual containers received in accordance with company rules and regulations.
• Perform chemical compatibility checks to prevent reactions and other issues.
• Operate heavy machinery and powered industrial equipment.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance (PM) and inspections on operating equipment.
• Operate a forklift with attachments.
• Perform basic operator maintenance such as greasing/cleaning.
• Handle materials that often require the use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, Eye/Ear Protection, and Respirator.
• Perform basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Maintain work areas, walls, pit drain, and floor in a clean and safe condition.
• Shovel, sweep, and wash assigned areas periodically throughout the day.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Maintain an inventory of PPE and supplies in the stock room and notify management when restocking is needed.
• Other duties assigned as needed by Management.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of shipping, receiving, and warehouse experience.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other heavy equipment.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to lift 51 lbs. without assistance.
• Basic math, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing skills.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to work in a dusty environment doing repetitive motions in any weather.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Must be able to pass a Pulmonary Function test and respirator fit test.

Benefits

Physical and Mental Wellbeing

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Various high-quality, low-premium plans, including concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD offering.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA): Set aside pre-tax money for healthcare spending, with employer contributions to HSA accounts.
• Time Off: 11 company-paid holidays, in addition to paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 confidential assistance and counseling services for employees and dependents.
• Telemedicine: Free virtual visits by licensed practitioners for employees and dependents, available anytime.

Financial and Retirement Planning

• 401(k): Generous matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS matches up to 5% of pay every pay period, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability coverage for all full-time employees.
• Voluntary Life Protection Plans: Optional coverage for employees and dependents, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident plans.
• Rewards and Recognition Programs: Celebrates employee milestones, achievements, birthdays, and anniversaries.
• Financial Planning: Free one-on-one financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
• Employee Discount: Savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.