What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rail Transload Operator position at Savage?
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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 Savage
What You'll Be Doing
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.
To Apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button above and complete the application.
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage
- We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
- Safety boot allowance
- Paid Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- $23 - $26 an hour DOE
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
What You'll Be Doing
- Safely transload various materials consisting of both hazardous and non-hazardous bulk liquids and dry bulk products
- Ability to operate a locomotive and perform rail switch operations
- Operate trans-loading equipment including an air compressor, transfer pumps, filtration units, portable conveyor system, and hand tools
- Operate mobile equipment including side by side, pickup trucks, light and heavy utility vehicles
- Engage in professional interaction and collaboration with other Savage Team Members and customers
- Participation in hazardous material handling and safety training programs, which may require brief and occasional travel
- Assist with general maintenance, clean-up, and other duties as assigned
- Rail Switching and Locomotive experience would be preferred, but not required
- Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs to various types of equipment (hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, etc.)
- Strong mechanical skills
- Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
- Ability to pass a skills test on the type of work performing
- Dependability in attendance required
- Ability to work Holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
- Ability to travel to other sites as needed
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Drivers license
- Savage is a Military Friendly Employer - Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus
- Commitment to working safely at all times
- Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)
- Must be physically able to do the following:
- Climb on and off rail-cars and locomotives safely
- Operate rail-car hand brakes & switches
- In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift)
- Consistently sit, kneel, squat, bend, stand and climb on elevated surfaces
- Work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
- Lift 15 lbs. and work safely with this weight at knee, waist and shoulder level
- Lift up to 70 lbs consistently throughout the course of a shift
- Operate basic hand tools
- Wear required PPE
- A complete job description is available upon request
- Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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- 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 : $23 - $26