Heavy Equipment Operator Job Fair
About The Position
This position operates heavy equipment at VLS Environmental Solutions’ alternative engineered fuel facility in Gray Court, South Carolina, on second shift. The operator safely handles, moves, loads, and unloads materials and waste; supports production flow; and follows company policies and applicable safety and environmental regulations. The role also includes equipment inspections and preventive maintenance, checking in inbound waste streams and related documentation, sampling materials for analysis and compatibility testing, and keeping equipment and work areas clean and organized. The operator may perform other duties or operate additional equipment as assigned by the Plant Manager or Supervisor, when properly trained and authorized.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of shipping, receiving, and warehouse experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to operate a forklift and heavy equipment.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, and crawl.
Responsibilities
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safe work practices, with health and safety as the top priority.
- Operate forklifts, loaders, excavators, skid steers, telehandlers, and other assigned machinery to handle, move, load, and unload materials and waste safely.
- Perform daily inspections, pre-operation checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; promptly report mechanical issues or damage to supervision.
- Load and unload waste materials in accordance with company and federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
- Offload and check in inbound waste streams, ensuring documentation and manifests match the materials received.
- Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently to maintain production flow and prevent downtime.
- Use appropriate tools and equipment to obtain material samples for analysis and compatibility testing.
- Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and free of debris or obstructions.
- Apply the company’s labeling, coding, and container management systems.
- Wear and maintain required personal protective equipment, including boots, gloves, suits, and eye and ear protection.
- Assist with shoveling, sweeping, and general cleanup as needed.
- Perform other assigned duties and operate additional equipment when properly trained and authorized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
