Industrial Services Technician

Socket.dev; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking a warehouse/operations team member to support waste handling across its facilities. The role focuses on unloading/loading wastes, operating forklifts and other heavy equipment, and maintaining a safe, compliant work area in varying environmental conditions.

The position requires 1–3 years in shipping/receiving, a High School Diploma or GED, and the ability to pass a pulmonary function and respirator fit test.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of shipping, receiving and warehouse experience.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other heavy equipment.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Mechanic experience.
• Lift 51 lbs. unassisted.
• 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

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
• Responsible for the unloading and loading of wastes in conformance to company rules and regulations.
• Load, unload, and sample solid waste safely in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations/rules.
• Operate heavy machinery in confined areas.
• Operate a fork truck with attachments.
• Must perform daily inspections on operating equipment.
• Perform basic operator maintenance.
• Perform basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Responsible for keeping work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Position handles materials and will often require the use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Eye/Ear Protection, and Reflective clothing.
• Shovels, sweeps, and cleans the area in which they are assigned periodically throughout the day.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Any other duty assigned by Management.
• Basic knowledge of Flair Operations

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Writing skills

Time management

Dusty environment endurance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Heavy equipment operation

Job 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

Operators are responsible for processing various materials in the plants. This includes the use of other powered industrial equipment such as forklifts and vacuum trucks.

Job Duties

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
• Responsible for the unloading and loading of wastes in conformance to company rules and regulations
• Load, unload, and sample solid waste safely in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations/rules
• Operate heavy machinery in confined areas
• Operate a fork truck with attachments
• Must perform daily inspections on operating equipment
• Perform basic operator maintenance
• Perform basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties as directed
• Responsible for keeping work areas in a clean and safe condition
• Position handles materials and will often require the use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Eye/Ear Protection, and Reflective clothing.
• Shovels, sweeps, and cleans the area in which they are assigned periodically throughout the day.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Any other duty assigned by Management.
• Basic knowledge of Flair Operations

Requirements

• 1-3 years of shipping receiving and warehouse experience
• High School Diploma/GED
• The ability to operate a forklift and other heavy equipment
• Ability to work well with others
• Mechanic experience
• Lift 51 lbs. unassisted
• 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