Operator - Material Handling

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. Founded in 1946, the company has grown from a small family business to an international organization with over 4,000 team members. Savage is proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation.

The company supports growth and encourages impact from every team member.

The Plant Operator will perform and operate facility equipment related to Savage’s Midwest Forming Facility – a terminal dedicated to receiving, storing and forming Sulphur in South‑East Chicago. The role is essential in maintaining safe and efficient operations.

Southeast Chicago, IL

Work schedule can include weekends, nights, holidays and overtime as required by operational needs.

• Heavy equipment such as the prilling unit, frontend loaders, ship loader, conveyors, hoppers, and other mobile equipment

• Sulphur

• Opportunities for Growth
• Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing & Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k) with employer match

• Follow proper safety rules and operating procedures to support zero tolerance safety objectives
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including prilling unit, frontend loaders, ship loader, conveyors, hoppers, and other mobile equipment
• Complete and maintain required daily paperwork
• Perform housekeeping duties such as shoveling, washing down work areas, and keeping offices, restrooms, break rooms and work rooms clean and tidy
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed and directed
• Maintain company objectives and expectations in the absence of the Facility Manager and Operations Manager
• Work weekends, nights, holidays and overtime as required to maintain safe and efficient operations

• 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
• Proficient with standard office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Work in an environment containing Sulphur odor/dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and hot or cold environments
• Climb stairs and ladders, and walk & stand for long periods of time
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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