Forklift Operator - Safe, Efficient Waste Handling

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC; Mauldin (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching program

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking a forklift operator for our Mauldin, SC facility. The role focuses on safe handling, loading/unloading waste, and equipment maintenance. You’ll work in a dynamic environment within our waste services operations.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in shipping/receiving, a High School Diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and operate forklifts with attachments is required. Join a team dedicated to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of shipping, receiving and warehouse experience.
• High School Diploma/GED at minimum.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Climbing, balance, bending, stooping, crawling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies and working safely.
• Monitor equipment in use and report major/minor issues to supervisor.
• Unload and load wastes in conformance with company rules and regulations.
• Offload and check-in inbound waste streams.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Load/unload waste safely per regulations.
• Operate forklift with attachments.
• Check consistency between manifested types/quantities and actual containers.
• Use equipment to collect samples for analysis and compatibility checks.
• Keep work areas, walls, pits, drains and floors clean and safe.
• Understand coding and labeling systems for container handling.
• Use PPE as required (boots, gloves, suits, eye/ear protection, respirator).
• Sweep and clean the assigned area periodically.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping & receiving

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking a forklift operator for our Mauldin, SC facility. The role focuses on safe handling, loading/unloading waste, and equipment maintenance. You’ll work in a dynamic environment within our waste services operations.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in shipping/receiving, a High School Diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and operate forklifts with attachments is required. Join a team dedicated to safety and reliability.