Operator - Material Handling

Plant Operator

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.

The primary responsibility of the Plant 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 located in South-East Chicago.

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply! The basics are as follows:

Location: Southeast Chicago, IL

Days/Hours:

Equipment Used: Operate/maintain heavy equipment including prilling unit, frontend loaders, ship loader, conveyors, hoppers, and other mobile equipment

Material Handled: Sulphur

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

Opportunities for Growth

Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing & Paid Time Off

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

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 prilling unit, frontend loaders, ship loader, conveyors, hoppers, and other mobile equipment

Complete and maintain required daily paperwork

Housekeeping duties, including shoveling, washing down of 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

Requirements of a successful Material Handling Operator:

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

High School Diploma required

Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Efficient with standard office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

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

Climb stairs, ladders and walk & stand for long periods of time

Must have ability to wear required PPE

Additional Information:

A complete job description is available upon request

Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace

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Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit