Forklift & Heavy Equipment Operator - Safe Loading

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC; Quartzsite (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

11 company-paid holidays

Paid time off

EAP

Telemedicine

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Discount

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking a Warehouse/Operations Assistant to unload and load materials, perform QA/QC on inbound deliveries, and maintain site safety and cleanliness. You will operate heavy equipment and a forklift, conduct basic maintenance, and follow all regulatory and company rules.

The role requires 1–3 years of shipping/receiving experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift 51 lbs.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of shipping receiving and warehouse experience.
• The ability to operate a forklift and other heavy equipment.
• Lift 51 lbs. without assistance.
• Basic math, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing skills.
• Manages time effectively.
• Ability to work in dusty environment doing repetitive motions in any weather.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load material in conformance to company rules and regulations.
• Offloads and checks inbound material using a standardized QA/QC process.
• Load, unload, and sample solid and liquid material safely per regulations.
• Check for inconsistencies with manifested types and quantities.
• Perform chemical compatibility checks to prevent reactions.
• Operate heavy machinery and powered industrial equipment.
• Perform daily PM and inspections on operating equipment.
• Operate a forklift with attachments.
• Perform basic operator maintenance such as greasing/cleaning.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Keep PPE inventory and restock as needed.
• Other duties assigned by Management.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Forklift operation

Heavy equipment operation

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking a Warehouse/Operations Assistant to unload and load materials, perform QA/QC on inbound deliveries, and maintain site safety and cleanliness. You will operate heavy equipment and a forklift, conduct basic maintenance, and follow all regulatory and company rules.

The role requires 1–3 years of shipping/receiving experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift 51 lbs.