Operator

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC•Quartzsite, AZ

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.