Heavy Equipment Operator

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC; Gray Court (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for their Gray Court facility. The role involves operating heavy machinery and ensuring safety protocols are met while handling waste materials. Ideal candidates should have experience and a forklift certification, contributing to effective waste management operations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of shipping, receiving, and warehouse experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe manner.
• Unload and load wastes according to regulations.
• Perform daily inspections on operating equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Heavy Equipment Operator (2nd Shift) role at VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Heavy Equipment Operator (2nd Shift) role at VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

About VLS!

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.

About VLS!

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.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in our alternative engineered fuel facility in Gray Court, SC, on 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
• Monitors equipment assigned to the area and notifies the supervisor of major/minor issues and breakdowns
• Responsible for the unloading and loading of wastes in conformance to company rules and regulations
• Offloads and Check-in inbound waste streams
• Must perform daily PM and inspections on operating equipment
• Load, unload waste safely in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations/rules
• Operate a fork truck with attachments
• Check for inconsistencies with manifested types and quantities with actual containers received in accordance with Company rules and regulations
• Use proper equipment to remove samples of materials for analysis and compatibility checks
• Responsible for keeping work areas, walls, pit drain, and floor in a clean and safe condition
• Understand Coding and labeling systems to handle and manage containers
• 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
• Any other duty assigned by the Plant Manager
  
  

Requirements

• 1-3 years of shipping receiving and warehouse experience
• High School Diploma/GED
• Forklift certification
• The ability to operate a forklift and other heavy equipment
• Ability to work well with others
  
  

What's in it for you!

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. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC by 2x

Get notified about new Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Gray Court, SC.

Heavy Equipment/Forklift Operator (2nd Shift)

Hot Job! Reefer Lease Purchase Opportunity!! -$100,000+/yr-

Mechanical Fitter / Heavy Equipment Operator

Mechanical Fitter / Heavy Equipment Operator

Gray Court, SC $10,000.00-$75,000.00 1 day ago

Reidville, SC $10,000.00-$75,000.00 1 day ago

Fountain Inn, SC $10,000.00-$75,000.00 1 day ago

LEASE PURCHASE CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn up to $200K yearly!

East Coast Regional Top 50% CDL A Drivers Avg $71,160. Home

LEASE PURCHASE CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn up to $200K yearly!

Eastern Regional CDL Class A Drivers Needed

LEASE PURCHASE CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn up to $200K yearly!

Southeast Regional CDL A Job - 21 Days Out. Top 50% Avg. $80

LEASE PURCHASE CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn up to $200K yearly!

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.