Operator - Material Handling

Savage • Saint Charles, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Material Handling Operators 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”. This operation is located within the Valero St. Charles Refinery in Norco, Louisiana. At this operation, our team manages the coke handling and export process for the refinery.

Requirements

• Maintenance: mechanically inclined and have worked in jobs that require you to trouble shoot or fix mechanical breakdowns
• Equipment Operation: experience operating several different types of heavy equipment from various manufacturers
• Refinery or Industrial Plant Operations: experience with high safety standards and dangers of working in these types of environments
• Strong written and oral communication skill in English
• Hands on Exposure with maintaining equipment using hydraulics, electrical trouble shooting, and pneumatic
• Following safety regulations and written procedures within a refinery or chemical plant
• Read, write and speak English
• High school diploma/GED
• Valid TWIC
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Load barges utilizing a conveyor system
• Operate front end loaders and material handlers, and skid steers to move petcoke.
• Maintain good and open communication with fellow Team Members, Equipment Operators, Cran Operator, Supervision, Managers and Maintenance Personnel via radio and other proper means
• Help maintenance personnel with equipment maintenance when additional manpower is needed
• Properly inspect equipment prior to and post operating and report any additional maintenance needs, and conduct frequentaudits on the heavy equipment
• Ensure clean work space by removing trash and debris from all areas of responsibility including structures, offices, restrooms, break rooms, vehicles, and equipment
• Complete all necessary documentation as required including JHA's, permits, log entries, audit sheet, and daily check sheets
• Learn other positions as time permits

Benefits

• Consistent Hours and Opportunities for Growth
• Rotating days & nights schedule s(12hr shifts)
• Uniforms & PPE provided (laundering included)
• $150/Semi-annual steel toe boot allowance
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED