Forklift Operator

VLS Environmental Solutions•Mauldin, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator operates a forklift at VLS Environmental Solutions’ facility in Mauldin, South Carolina. The position supports safe handling of inbound and outbound waste, including receiving, checking in, loading, and unloading waste streams in compliance with company rules and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The operator inspects and maintains equipment, checks received containers against manifests, and uses appropriate equipment to collect samples for analysis and compatibility checks. The role also involves managing containers using coding and labeling systems, keeping assigned work areas clean and safe, and wearing required personal protective equipment when handling materials. The operator performs other duties assigned by the Plant Manager.

Requirements

1–3 years of shipping, receiving, and warehouse experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, and crawl.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies, processes, and safe work practices.
Monitor equipment assigned to the work area and notify the supervisor about issues or breakdowns.
Unload and load waste in accordance with company rules and regulations.
Offload and check in inbound waste streams.
Perform daily preventive maintenance and inspections on operating equipment.
Operate a forklift with attachments.
Check manifested waste types and quantities against the containers actually received.
Use appropriate equipment to remove material samples for analysis and compatibility checks.
Keep work areas, walls, pit drains, and floors clean and safe.
Understand coding and labeling systems used to handle and manage containers.
Use required personal protective equipment, which may include boots, gloves, suits, eye and ear protection, and a respirator.
Shovel, sweep, and clean the assigned area periodically throughout the day.
Perform other duties assigned by the Plant Manager.