Punch Press Operator jobs in Port Arthur, TX

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is the recognized industry leader in providing Environmental Solutions to our Industrial and Manufacturing clients. A financially stable company that has experienced significant organic and inorganic growth over the past several years, VLS offers the perks of a big company (competitive pay, great time off packages, and solid benefits, including paid life insurance and a 401(k) match of up to 5%) combined with the collaborative and results-driven culture of a small one.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
• Responsible for the unloading and loading of wastes in conformance to company rules and regulations
• Load, unload, and sample solid waste safely in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations/rules
• Operate heavy machinery in confined areas
• Operate a fork truck with attachments
• Must perform daily inspections on operating equipment
• Perform basic operator maintenance
• Perform basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties as directed
• Responsible for keeping work areas in a clean and safe condition
• Position handles materials and will often require the use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Eye/Ear Protection, and Reflective clothing.
• Shovels, sweeps, and cleans the area in which they are assigned periodically throughout the day.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Any other duty assigned by Management.

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
• Lift 51 lbs. unassisted
• Basic math, reading comprehension 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