Forklift Operator at VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC

Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Wheel Loader Operation, Excavator Operation, Heavy Equipment Operation, Safety Compliance, Waste Handling, Material Transport, Equipment Inspection, Basic Maintenance, Spill Cleanup, Housekeeping, PPE Usage, Chemical Compatibility, Time Management, Reading Comprehension, Math Skills

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing 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 VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration. Railcar Services VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance. Marine Services VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products. Qualifications Summary: Operators are responsible for processing various materials in a solidification pit. This includes the use of other powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, wheel loaders, and excavators. Job Duties: Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner. * Operate heavy equipment machinery efficiently, safely and in confined areas. * Prepare solidification pits with various raw materials for waste energy or landfill. * Responsible for the unloading and loading of wastes in conformance to company rules and regulations. * Offloads and Check-in inbound waste streams. * Load, unload, and sample solid and liquid waste 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 a fork truck with attachments to transport, load and unload material. * Must perform daily PM and inspections on operating equipment. * Perform basic operator maintenance. * Perform basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties as directed. * Responsible for keeping work areas, walls, pit drain, and floor in a clean and safe condition. * Position handles materials and will often require the use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, Eye/Ear Protection, and Respirator. * Shovels, sweeps, and cleans the area in which they are assigned periodically throughout the day. * Identify and report safety hazards. * Keeps an inventory of PPE and supplies in the stock room and orders as needed. * Any other duty assigned by Management. Requirements: * 1-3 years of shipping receiving and/or warehouse experience a plus. * Valid driver's license * High School Diploma/GED. * The ability to operate a forklift and other heavy equipment. * Ability to work well with others. * Lift 51 lbs. unassisted. * Ability to regularly use hands, fingers, feet, arms and legs to operate machinery. * Basic math, reading comprehension and writing skills. * Manages time effectively. * Ability to work in a dusty environment doing repetitive motions in any weather. * Ability to work independently or as a team. * Dependable. * Must be able to pass a Pulmonary Function test and respirator fit test.

Responsibilities

Operators are primarily responsible for safely processing various materials in a solidification pit using heavy equipment like forklifts, wheel loaders, and excavators. This includes loading/unloading waste streams, performing chemical compatibility checks, and ensuring all operations adhere to safety regulations.