Operator, Equipment - Material Handling

Savage•Saint Charles, MO

3d•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 IS HIRING!!! Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do? Our Material Handlers come to Savage for the challenge, growth and focus on safety, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here. Our company was founded on processing and transporting materials for our customers. We understand and respect our Team Members as the lifeblood of what we do. Team Members are encouraged to find a better way and are enabled to “do things they never dreamed possible”. The successful candidate will be safely operate heavy equipment, such as Excavators and Loaders, to handle petroleum coke in the Valero St. Charles refinery in Norco, LA and assist in maintaining the equipment according to Savage standards.

Requirements

Must meet refinery standards for entering the plant, i.e. clean criminal history, ability to pass a hair-follicle drug screen, and currently possess a TWIC card
Extensive experience operating large pieces of heavy equipment
Must be able to pass St Charles site specific training on an annual basis
The ability to work from written and verbal instructions
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others
Ability to work overtime as required
Must be able to read, write, and understand English
18 years of age or older
High School or GED
Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends
Equipment Operators are routinely required to work outdoors and as a result are exposed to the elements
Ability to physically handle large tools and equipment (60 lbs), climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights.
Ability to work at heights as well as climbing stairs, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in an environment containing coke dust and in hot, cold, and wet environments
Ability and willingness to perform the essential physical functions of the position
Willing and able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) which could include a respirator

Nice To Haves

Caterpillar Excavator and front end loader experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Contribute to a coke-handling team by operating several pieces of equipment that will help move, stock pile, and prepare petroleum coke for distribution
Operate any of the following pieces of heavy equipment on a daily basis: E-Crane, a Cat 988 Loader, a Komatsu 1250 Excavator, and a Cat 247 Multi Terrain Loader
Assist the operation with other tasks deemed necessary to meet customer expectations; i.e. maintenance, clean up
Preform thorough pre and post-trip inspections
Maintain cleanliness of equipment
Expand personal knowledge of operating equipment
Report maintenance issue to the maintenance crew
Understands our critical service requirements and see they are met
Take an active role in our safety program including attendance to all safety meetings and ensure safe behaviors