Equipment Operator

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SAVAGE IS HIRING!!! Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do? Our Equipment Operators come to Savage for the challenge, growth, and focus on safety, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here. Our company was founded on processing and transporting materials for our customers. We understand and respect our Team Members as the lifeblood of what we do. Team Members are encouraged to find a better way and are enabled to “do things they never dreamed possible”.

Position Summary:

The successful Material Handling Operator candidate will safely perform the basic tasks required to load, unload and move petroleum coke at the associated facility.

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!

The Basics:

Location: Texas City, TX

Days/Hours: 12 HR Shift - Du Pont Schedule

Equipment Used: Coke Cutting Equipment - Conveyors and Feeders

Material Handled:

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

• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

• $150 Steel Toe Boot Allowance - Semi annual

• Opportunities for Growth

• Paid Holidays

• Profit Sharing

• 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 conveyor and crusher

• Train and Learn to Operate the Coke Cutting Equipment in a timely manner

• Train and Learn to Operate the DCU Bridge Crane in a timely manner

• Complete and maintain required daily paperwork

• Perform general cleanup of entire DCU, keeping the ground clear of spilled coke and washing down equipment.

• Housekeeping duties, including keeping offices, restrooms, break rooms and work rooms clean and tidy

• Assist Maintenance personnel, as needed

• Occasionally work in areas outside of your normal duties, when instructed by Supervision

Requirements of a Successful Material Handling Operator:

• Knowledge of handling systems (Conveyors and Feeders)

• 1 year refinery, plant or industrial experience

• Ability to read, write and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructions

• Environmental & Safety awareness

• Cooperates and works well with others in either one-on-one or group situations

• Contributes actively to team objectives, takes on responsibilities and is responsible for actions

• Must be able to work a rotating (days/nights)12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary (Hands On)

• Savage is a Military Friendly Employer - Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Physically able to handle large tools

• Ability to climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights

• Must be able to work a rotating (days/nights)12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary (Hands On)

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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• 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.

Job Details

Job Family A

Pay Type Hourly