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Equipment Operator

Savage
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026

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.

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These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with us!

  • We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
  • (6) Paid Holidays
  • Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) with match 

The successful Equipment Operator candidate will safely perform the basic tasks required to load, unload and move bulk products including aggregates, salt, and fertilizers at our Marine Terminal located in Wilmington, NC.

Here is what you will be doing

  • Follow proper safety rules and operating procedures to support zero tolerance safety objectives
  • Operate/maintain heavy equipment including front end loaders, excavator, conveyors, and other mobile equipment
  • Complete and maintain required daily paperwork
  • Housekeeping duties, including shoveling, washing down of work areas, and keeping restrooms, break rooms and work rooms clean and tidy
  • Assist Maintenance personnel, as needed and directed
  • Occasionally work in areas outside of your normal duties, when instructed by Supervision

Requirements of a successful Equipment Operator

  • Must have the ability to obtain a TWIC card
  • Be able to read, write and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructions
  • Physically able to handle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights
  • Possess Environmental & Safety awareness
  • Must be able to work a rotating (days/nights)12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary
  • High School or GED
  • 1 year industrial experience
  • Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role

  • Equipment Operators are routinely required to work outdoors and as a result are exposed to the elements
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

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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; PTO and a 401(k) plan with match.
  • Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
  • Our benefit packages may change from time to time.

Salary : $19 - $23

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