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.
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Role Summary
The QA/QC Coordinator plays a critical role in the safe and compliant receipt, inspection, documentation, and identification of incoming waste materials. This position is responsible for verifying that all incoming materials conform to approved waste profiles, acceptance criteria, and compatibility requirements before they are managed on-site. Through inspections, sampling, testing, and documentation, the QA/QC Coordinator ensures materials are accurately identified and processed in accordance with the facility's approved Mix Matrix, company procedures, and all applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
Working closely with Operations, Transportation, and Customer Service, the QA/QC Coordinator supports safe facility operations by identifying non-conforming materials, maintaining accurate records, ensuring proper waste handling and processing, and driving continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship.
Essential Responsibilities
- Inspect, identify, and verify incoming waste materials to ensure compliance with approved waste profiles, acceptance criteria, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform sampling and testing of incoming materials to verify waste characterization, compatibility, and contamination levels.
- Ensure materials are processed in accordance with the approved Mix Matrix and applicable treatment procedures.
- Document inspection findings, sampling results, and QA/QC activities while maintaining accurate records for regulatory compliance and audits.
- Calibrate, operate, and maintain QA/QC testing equipment, including pH meters, 5-gas meters, and other analytical instruments.
- Identify non-conforming materials, quality concerns, and process inefficiencies, recommending and supporting corrective actions.
- Prepare QA/QC reports and communicate inspection results, trends, and recommendations to management and operations personnel.
- Collaborate with Operations to improve inspection processes, waste handling practices, and overall operational efficiency.
- Operate the facility scale and assist with waste receiving activities as needed.
- Operate forklifts, loaders, or other equipment as necessary to support QA/QC and facility operations.
- Conduct routine inspections of QA/QC equipment to ensure proper operation and report maintenance needs.
- Ensure compliance with all EPA, OSHA, DOT, RCRA, company policies, and other applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper PPE use, hazardous material handling, and emergency response protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned including Operator duties as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One (1) or more years of experience in waste management, environmental services, QA/QC, industrial operations, or a related field preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and computerized data entry systems.
- Experience operating forklifts and heavy equipment or the ability to become qualified.
- Familiarity with pH meters, 5-gas meters, environmental sampling techniques, and QA/QC testing equipment preferred.
- Knowledge of waste profiling, waste compatibility, and waste acceptance practices is preferred.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to identify quality issues, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in both office and industrial environments, including standing, walking, and exposure to varying weather conditions.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safely work around industrial equipment and hazardous materials.
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.
