Warehouse Technician

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.

Railcar Services

VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

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.

Requirements:

Role Summary

The warehouse technician's primary duty is to ensure all hazardous and non-hazardous materials are managed safely, accurately, and in full compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This involves receiving, inspecting, classifying, and moving materials, as well as responding to spills or other incidents. The warehouse technician will perform quality control inspections to ensure that all documentation, and materials meet regulatory and company standards.

Job Duties

• Safely operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and drum carts for the movement of materials.
• Select and use the appropriate PPE for specific materials and tasks, and ensure all PPE is properly maintained.
• Inspect labels, manifests, and other required paperwork to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and state laws.
• Report any quality anomalies or compliance deviations to the supervisor immediately and assist with incident investigations.
• Assist with general housekeeping, facility cleanliness, and the upkeep of all safety equipment.
• Attend all required safety and compliance training sessions and maintain necessary certifications.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in hazardous waste industry.
• 40 hour Hazwoper training.
• DOT and RCRA training.
• Forklift certified.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.
• Ability to crawl, stand, bend, stoop, kneel and reach.
• Ability to wear a respirator and protective clothing.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical, background screening, and drug/alcohol test

Req Benefits:

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.

Compensation: $20.00-$23.00