Operator

About the role

VLS Waste Services, VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services, and VLS Marine Services are divisions of VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of sustainability solutions with over 1,200 employees across North America.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, front-end loaders, excavators, and other powered industrial equipment.
• Receive, unload, stage, and transport incoming materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks, containers, roll-off boxes, and other material handling equipment.
• Process materials in the solidification pit by adding required materials, blending, mixing, and preparing waste streams according to operating procedures.
• Perform routine material handling and movement to support daily plant operations.
• Conduct daily pre-use inspections of heavy equipment, forklifts, and powered tools; promptly report equipment deficiencies.
• Perform daily facility and work area inspections to identify and correct safety, environmental, and operational concerns.
• Affiliate with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) activities, including inspection of incoming materials, verification of documentation, sample collection as required, and identification of non-conforming materials.
• Follow established operating procedures, work instructions, and environmental compliance requirements during material processing.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas through routine housekeeping of processing areas, equipment, roadways, and storage locations.
• Safely use powered and non-powered hand tools and equipment required to perform assigned duties.
• Communicate equipment issues, material discrepancies, and operational concerns to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Support preventive maintenance activities by cleaning equipment and reporting maintenance needs.
• Comply with all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross-train in multiple operational areas and assist with other facility processes as business needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• One to three years of experience in industrial operations, shipping and receiving, warehouse operations, material handling, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, front-end loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment is required; certification or the ability to become certified is preferred.
• A basic understanding of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes, including material inspection and documentation, is preferred.
• The ability to safely inspect, operate, and maintain heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, and other powered and non-powered tools is required.
• The ability to read, understand, and follow operating procedures, work instructions, safety policies, and environmental regulations is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team is necessary.
• Basic math, reading, verbal communication, and written communication skills are required.
• The ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 51 pounds without assistance is necessary.
• The ability to perform repetitive physical tasks, including standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, and entering/exiting heavy equipment throughout the workday is required.
• The ability to work in dusty environments, around industrial equipment and hazardous materials, and in varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions is necessary.
• The ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, and successfully pass a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and respirator fit test is required.
• The willingness to cross-train and develop operational knowledge of all facility processes to support plant operations and business needs is necessary.

What's in it for you!

VLS offers a range of benefits and resources to support the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, time off, an employee assistance program, telemedicine, 401(k) matching, life and disability insurance, and more. We also celebrate milestones and achievements through rewards and recognition programs, and offer free financial planning and discounts on everyday goods and services.