Forklift /Heavy Equipment Operator

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC • Quartzsite, AZ

5h

About The Position

Operators are responsible for receiving deliveries of various materials, performing QA/QC of incoming deliveries, maintaining site safety, site cleanliness, and processing material in a solidification pit. This includes the use of heavy equipment such as loaders/excavators, powered industrial equipment such as forklifts and powered/non-powered tools.

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 in a team environment.
• Lift 51 lbs. unassisted.
• Basic math, reading comprehension, speaking, 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

• Ensure Health & Safety is the number one goal by understanding and following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
• Responsible for the unloading and loading of material in conformance to company rules and regulations.
• Offloads and checks in all inbound material using a standardized QA/QC process.
• Load, unload, and sample solid and liquid material 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 heavy machinery and powered industrial equipment.
• Operate a forklift with attachments.
• Must perform daily PM and inspections on operating equipment.
• Perform basic operator maintenance such as greasing/cleaning.
• 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.
• This position handles materials and will often require the use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, Eye/Ear Protection, and Respirator.
• Shovels, sweeps, and washes 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 notifies management when restocking is needed.
• Other duties assigned as needed by Management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED