Rail Operator

Savage is hiring!! Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do? Our Transload Operators come to Savage for the challenge, growth and focus on safety, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• $80/year steel toe boot allowance
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

Here is what you will be doing:

• Daily unloading of materials consisting of a variety of bulk liquid and dry products
• Understand and follow operating procedures and policies
• Operate rail car loading systems and equipment
• Perform work safely and productively
• Accurately fill out all necessary paperwork
• Assist with other duties within the facility (general maintenance, landscape upkeep and painting)

Requirements of a successful Transload Operator:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Perform general maintenance on equipment
• Capable to learn how to operate and maintain rail car/trans loading equipment (e.g., Hoses, portable conveyors, transfer pumps, portable stair systems, small to medium sized equipment, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to travel to other transload terminals to assist when necessary; may be for up to a week at a time

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)
• Physically able to climb up and down rail cars/ladders safely
• Willing to receive general safety training
• Willing to work with liquid hazardous and dry bulk materials
• Can carry at least fifty (50) pounds
• In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23227: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Rail: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location