Transload Operator

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!
The Basics:

Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Equipment Used: Heavy equipment including prilling unit, frontend loaders, ship loader, conveyors, hoppers, and other mobile equipment.
Material Handled: Sulphur

Overview:The primary responsibility of the Material Handling Operator is to perform and operate facility equipment related to Savage’s Midwest Forming Facility – a terminal dedicated to receiving, storing and forming Sulphur. It is in South-East Chicago.
Benefits of working here at Savage:

A culture that appreciates Team Members
Paid time off (“PTO”)
Paid holidays
Profit sharing
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
Opportunity for growth
A culture of safety

Responsibilities:

Follow proper safety rules and operating procedures to support zero tolerance safety objectives
Operate/maintain heavy equipment including prilling unit, frontend loaders, ship loaders, conveyors, hoppers, and other mobile equipment
Complete and maintain required daily paperwork
Housekeeping duties, including shoveling, washing down work areas, and keeping offices, restrooms, break rooms and work rooms clean and tidy but not limited to.
Assist Maintenance personnel, as needed and directed
Maintain company objectives and expectations in the absence of the Facility Manager and Operations Manager.
Willingness to work weekends, nights, holidays and overtime as required to maintain safe and efficient operations.

Qualifications:

Ability to learn priller, stacker, ship loader and conveyor operating techniques.
Experience in bulk materials, conveyor systems and heavy equipment.
Proven ability to focus on details, follow work rules and adhere to work schedules.
Experience with OSHA guidelines, policies, and procedures

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma required.
Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
Efficient with standard office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position:
Work in an environment containing Sulphur odor/dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and in hot or cold environments.