Operator - Material Handling

Savage • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Plant Operator is to perform and operate facility equipment related to Savage’s Midwest Forming Facility – a terminal dedicated to receiving, storing and forming Sulphur. It is located in South-East Chicago. Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

• Learn Priller, stacker, ship loader and conveyor operating techniques
• Experience in bulk materials, conveyor systems and heavy equipment
• Proven ability to focus on details, follow work rules and adhere to work schedules
• Experience with OSHA guidelines, policies, and procedures
• High School Diploma required
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
• Efficient with standard office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Follow proper safety rules and operating procedures to support zero tolerance safety objectives
• Operate/maintain heavy equipment including prilling unit, frontend loaders, ship loader, conveyors, hoppers, and other mobile equipment
• Complete and maintain required daily paperwork
• Housekeeping duties, including shoveling, washing down of work areas, and keeping offices, restrooms, break rooms and work rooms clean and tidy but not limited to
• Assist Maintenance personnel, as needed and directed
• Maintain company objectives and expectations in the absence of the Facility Manager and Operations Manager
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, holidays and overtime as required to maintain safe and efficient operations

Benefits

• Opportunities for Growth
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) with match
• company-paid life
• AD&D
• disability insurance
• supplemental life and disability options
• health savings and flex spending accounts

What This Job Offers

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