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Forklift Operator

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC
Mauldin, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
About VLS!

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40 locations across North America.

Waste Services

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

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Marine Services

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Summary

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating a forklift at our facility in Mauldin, SC .

Job Duties

  • Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
  • Monitors equipment assigned to the area and notifies the supervisor of major/minor issues and breakdowns
  • Responsible for the unloading and loading of wastes in conformance to company rules and regulations
  • Offloads and Check-in inbound waste streams
  • Must perform daily PM and inspections on operating equipment
  • Load, unload waste safely in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations/rules
  • Operate a fork truck with attachments
  • Check for inconsistencies with manifested types and quantities with actual containers received in accordance with Company rules and regulations
  • Use proper equipment to remove samples of materials for analysis and compatibility checks
  • Responsible for keeping work areas, walls, pit drain, and floor in a clean and safe condition
  • Understand Coding and labeling systems to handle and manage containers
  • Position handles materials and will often require the use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, Eye/Ear Protection, and Respirator
  • Shovels, sweeps, and cleans the area in which they are assigned periodically throughout the day
  • Any other duty assigned by the Plant Manager

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of shipping receiving and warehouse experience
  • Valid Drivers License
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Able to operate Forklift, heavy equipment a plus
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Lift up to 75lbs
  • Climbing/Balance/bending/stooping/crawling
  • Standing/Sitting
  • Pushing/Pulling
  • Use of power tools

What's in it for you!

At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) -- Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.

Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.

Employee Assistance Program -- 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.

Telemedicine -- All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!

Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:

401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.

Life and Disability Insurance -- Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.

Voluntary Life Protection Plans -- Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.

Rewards and Recognition Programs -- We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.

Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.

Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.

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