Equipment Opeator - Material Handling

Grow Your Career with Savage!

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we've grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We're proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage :

A culture that appreciates Team Members

Opportunity for growth

Rotating shift (days and nights)

Uniforms and laundry service

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), Paid Holidays, and Profit Sharing

Commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible

What You Will Be Doing :

Operate / maintain Petroleum Coke Handling System that consists of working with a PLC-controlled conveyor system that includes daily operation of the conveyor / crusher system, daily inspection, clean-up after use and (using 150 psi water system), maintenance, minor troubleshooting capability - mechanical aptitude a must

Operate / maintain heavy equipment, including frontend loaders, skid steers, dump trucks, water truck, large excavators with (clamshell bucket), and other mobile equipment

Complete and maintain required daily paperwork

Assist Maintenance personnel, as needed

Occasionally work in areas outside of your normal duties, when instructed by Supervision

Take an active role in our safety program, including attendance to all safety meetings and ensuring safe behaviors of self and subordinates

Requirements of a Successful Operator :

1 year of refinery, plant, or industrial experience

Class B CDL preferred

Read, write, and understand English and follow written and / or verbal instructions

Environmental & Safety Awareness

Cooperates and works well with others in either one-on-one or group situations

Contributes actively to team objectives, takes on responsibilities, and is responsible for actions

Here Are Some of the Physical Requirements of This Role :

Work a rotating (days / nights) 12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary

Able to work outdoors in all-weather conditions, in addition to walking and standing on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time

Handle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights

Additional Information :

A complete job description is available upon request

Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace

Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with match.

Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.

Our benefit packages may change from time to time.

Job Family Skilled Player

Pay Type Hourly