Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

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VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is a recognized leader in sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry‑leading services. Over 1,200 employees work across 40+ locations in North America.

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This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in our alternative engineered fuel facility in Gray Court, SC, second shift.

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one priority by following all company policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment—including forklifts, loaders, excavators, skid steers, telehandlers, and other machinery—to safely handle, move, load, and unload materials and waste.
• Performs daily inspections, pre‑operation checks, and preventive maintenance (PM) on all assigned heavy equipment and reports any mechanical issues or damage to supervision immediately.
• Loads and unloads waste materials in accordance with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Offloads and checks in inbound waste streams, ensuring all documentation and manifests accurately match materials received.
• Monitors and operates assigned equipment safely and efficiently to maintain production flow and prevent downtime.
• Uses proper tools and equipment to obtain samples of materials for analysis and compatibility testing.
• Keeps equipment and work areas clean, organized, and free from debris or obstructions.
• Understands and applies the company's labeling, coding, and container management systems.
• Wears and maintains appropriate PPE at all times, including boots, gloves, suits, and eye/ear protection.
• Assists with shoveling, sweeping, and general cleanup duties as necessary to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Performs any other duties or operates any additional equipment as assigned by the Plant Manager or Supervisor; no equipment is off limits when properly trained and authorized.

• 1‑3 years of shipping receiving and warehouse experience.
• Valid driver license required.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Able to operate forklift/heavy equipment.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be comfortable with climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, and crawling.

Physical and mental wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA); 11 company‑paid holidays; employee assistance program; telemedicine.

Financial and retirement planning: 401(k) with 5% match after 90 days; life and disability insurance; voluntary life/critical illness/hospital indemnity plans; rewards and recognition programs; free personal financial planning; employee discount program.