Laborer II - 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

• Opportunities for Growth
• Day and Night Shift: Regular Work Week
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and safety of operations. Key responsibilities will include performing general labor duties such as washing down and conducting routine maintenance on the coke conveyor system and surrounding work areas. You will monitor fluid levels and change rollers as needed throughout the conveyor system. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by cross-training on the coke loading dock. As a barge handler, you will be tasked with drafting barges using a gauging tape, ensuring accurate measurements are communicated to the PLC operator. Your ability to secure the barge properly while maintaining clear communication with the PLC operator will be essential to our operations. Your contributions will help enhance the overall efficiency and safety of our facilities.
Here is what you will be doing

• Maintains cleanliness and function of the conveyor system to transport dry bulk products
• Shovels coke from areas around sump pumps and under the conveyor
• Wash down equipment with a 2" firehose or a pressure washer
• Operates skid steer
• Completes and maintains accurate records related to all maintenance activities in the conveyor system
• Load Petroleum Coke barges at the loading dock on the Mississippi River
• Secure and guide the barge using ropes
• Draft barges with gauging tape

Requirements of a successful Utility Laborer

• Must meet refinery standards for entering the plant, i.e., clean criminal history, ability to pass a hair-follicle drug screen
• 18 years of age or older
• Pass the Valero St. Charles site-specific training on an annual basis
• Work from written and verbal instructions
• Work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Work safely and perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to their own safety or the safety of others
• Work overtime as required
• Work any shift if needed
• Can follow all rules and procedures as outlined by Savage and Valero
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English
• Valid Driver's License
• High School or GED
• TWIC card

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role

• Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, cold temps)
• Physically able to climb up and down rail cars/ladders safely and work at heights
• In good physical condition to perform the essential physical functions of the position
• Work in an environment containing coke dust and in hot, cold, or wet environments
• Wear PPE, which could include a respiratory
• Lift approximately 0-25 lbs. unassisted and regularly, 0-50 lbs. occasionally
• Climbs stairs and works at various heights
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Savage is hiring!! Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do? Our Utility Laborers/Barge 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”.

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice
• You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
• 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.