Equipment Operator - Material Handling Job Listing at Savage in St Paul, VA (Job ID 13388)

Description

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

• Opportunities for Growth: We help you climb the career ladder!
• $150 Annual Steel-Toe Boot Allowance: Stay safe and stylish on the job!
• We provide uniforms and PPE, and we even handle the laundry
• A culture that appreciates Team Members
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.
• Paid Parental and Uniformed Services Leave

Savage Services has an opening for an Equipment Operator at our St. Paul, VA operation. 

What you will be doing:

• Operate heavy equipment to transfer product to equipment and trucks
• Operate front-end and skid-steer loaders, and various heavy equipment
• Assist with work-site tasks "outside of operating equipment" including but not limited to hand labor, repairs, equipment maintenance, and general clean-up
• Maintaining accurate daily records on equipment pre-shifts
• Maintain equipment on a daily basis, which includes, but not limited to scheduled/unscheduled equipment lube and maintenance
• Maintain work-site cleanliness (daily) which includes, but not limited to: scheduled/unscheduled work-site duties as outlined in work-site duty roster
• Complete all other work-site duties as assigned by direct supervisor to get the work done
• Willingness to receive and follow directions from site supervisor
• Demonstrates a desire to work with others to get the job done
• Committed to working safely at all times
• Completes all tasks as assigned by the site supervisor
• Demonstrates commitment to the operation by being punctual and working the designated work schedule
• Understands the importance of and demonstrates good communication skills with Savage customers and employees
• Demonstrates a desire to acquire the necessary skills to do the job safely and in a way that adds value to our customer/operation

What you'll need: 

• Willingness to help with all worksite duties that require attention, as directed by the site supervisor and/or operations manager
• Demonstrates worksite dependability by being punctual and present for scheduled work shifts
• Determined always to wear the appropriate and required PPE
• Professionally conduct themselves at all times
• Demonstrates excellent workplace safety, and is dedicated to helping other do the same
• Willingness and ability to follow all rules and procedures as outlines by Savage
• Willingness and ability to work Holidays and weekends
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively in English including basic skills in reading, writing, and comprehension 

Physical Requirements of the role:

• Work outdoors every day and as a result will be exposed to the elements
• Able to lift 50-70 lbs
• Climb on and off railcars and heavy equipment and tie processing equipment safely
• Work 40 plus hours (possible weekends)
• Work on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time while performing duties which include walking, standing, and lifting