Material Handling Operator

Savage • Saint Paul, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Savage Services has an opening for an Equipment Operator at our St. Paul, VA operation. What you will be doing Operate heavy equipment to transfer product to equipment and trucks Operate front-end loader and dozer, and various heavy equipment Assist with work-site tasks "outside of operating equipment" including but not limited to hand labor, repairs, equipment maintenance, and general clean-up Maintaining accurate daily records on equipment pre-shifts Maintain equipment on a daily basis, which includes, but not limited to scheduled/unscheduled equipment lube and maintenance Maintain work-site cleanliness (daily) which includes, but not limited to: scheduled/unscheduled work-site duties as outlined in work-site duty roster Complete all other work-site duties as assigned by direct supervisor to get the work done Willingness to receive and follow directions from site supervisor Demonstrates a desire to work with others to get the job done Committed to working safely at all times Completes all tasks as assigned by the site supervisor Demonstrates commitment to the operation by being punctual and working the designated work schedule Understands the importance of and demonstrates good communication skills with Savage customers and employees Demonstrates a desire to acquire the necessary skills to do the job safely and in a way that adds value to our customer/operation

Requirements

• Willingness to help with all worksite duties that require attention, as directed by the site supervisor and/or operations manager
• Ability to attain an MSHA certification required
• Demonstrates worksite dependability by being punctual and present for scheduled work shifts
• Determined always to wear the appropriate and required PPE
• Professionally conduct themselves at all times
• Demonstrates excellent workplace safety, and is dedicated to helping other do the same
• Willingness and ability to follow all rules and procedures as outlines by Savage
• Willingness and ability to work Holidays and weekends
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively in English including basic skills in reading, writing, and comprehension
• Work outdoors every day and as a result will be exposed to the elements
• Able to lift 50-70 lbs
• Climb on and off railcars and heavy equipment and tie processing equipment safely
• Work 40 plus hours (possible weekends)
• Work on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time while performing duties which include walking, standing, and lifting

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to transfer product to equipment and trucks
• Operate front-end loader and dozer, and various heavy equipment
• Assist with work-site tasks "outside of operating equipment" including but not limited to hand labor, repairs, equipment maintenance, and general clean-up
• Maintaining accurate daily records on equipment pre-shifts
• Maintain equipment on a daily basis, which includes, but not limited to scheduled/unscheduled equipment lube and maintenance
• Maintain work-site cleanliness (daily) which includes, but not limited to: scheduled/unscheduled work-site duties as outlined in work-site duty roster
• Complete all other work-site duties as assigned by direct supervisor to get the work done
• Willingness to receive and follow directions from site supervisor
• Demonstrates a desire to work with others to get the job done
• Committed to working safely at all times
• Completes all tasks as assigned by the site supervisor
• Demonstrates commitment to the operation by being punctual and working the designated work schedule
• Understands the importance of and demonstrates good communication skills with Savage customers and employees
• Demonstrates a desire to acquire the necessary skills to do the job safely and in a way that adds value to our customer/operation

Benefits

• Opportunities for Growth
• $150 Annual Steel-Toe Boot Allowance: Stay safe and stylish on the job!
• We provide uniforms and PPE, and we even handle the laundry
• A culture that appreciates Team Members
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.
• Paid Parental and Uniformed Services Leave
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed