Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating Heavy Equipment in our alternative engineered fuel facility in Gray Court, SC, second shift.

Job Duties

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one priority by following all company policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment—including forklifts, loaders, excavators, skid steers, telehandlers, and other machinery, as needed to safely handle, move, load, and unload materials and waste.
• Performs daily inspections, pre-operation checks, and preventive maintenance (PM) on all assigned heavy equipment and reports any mechanical issues or damage to supervision immediately.
• Loads and unloads waste materials in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Offloads and checks in inbound waste streams, ensuring all documentation and manifests accurately match materials received.
• Maintains production flow by monitoring and operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently to prevent downtime.
• Uses proper tools and equipment to obtain samples of materials for analysis and compatibility testing.
• Keeps equipment and work areas clean, organized, and free from debris or obstructions.
• Understands and applies the company's labeling, coding, and container management systems.
• Wears and maintains appropriate PPE at all times, including boots, gloves, suits, and eye/ear protection.
• Assists with shoveling, sweeping, and general cleanup duties as necessary to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Performs any other duties or operates any additional equipment as assigned by the Plant Manager or Supervisor, no equipment is off limits when properly trained and authorized.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of shipping receiving and warehouse experience
• Valid Driver License required
• High School Diploma/GED
• Able to operate Forklift/heavy equipment
• Able to work well with others
• Lift up to 75lbs
• Climbing/Balance/bending/stooping/crawling

Benefits

At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.

• Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) -- Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending.
  • Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
  • Employee Assistance Program -- 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.
  • Telemedicine -- All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!
• Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:
  • 401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.
  • Life and Disability Insurance -- Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.
  • Voluntary Life Protection Plans -- Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.
• Rewards and Recognition Programs -- We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.
• Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
• Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.