Material Handling Operator Job Listing at Savage in Chicago, IL (Job ID 35469)

Description

Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply. 

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

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.
 
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

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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