Operator, Equipment - Material Handling

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Grow Your Career with Savage! 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. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

The primary responsibility of the Equipment Operator is to safely operate heavy machinery, such as material handler (excavator), conveyor belts and front end loaders, to handle petroleum coke in the Citgo refinery in Lake Charles Louisiana, and assist in maintaining the equipment according to Savage standards.

• The Equipment Operator will contribute to a coke-handling team by operating several pieces of equipment that will help move, stockpile, and load material onto trucks.
• Operate any one of the following on a daily basis: a KOMATSU WA500 Loader (or equivalent), Skid steer and a Material Handler
• Assist the operation with other tasks deemed necessary to meet customer expectations; i.e. maintenance, clean-up, safety observations and inspections
• Perform thorough pre and post-trip inspections
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment
• Expand personal knowledge of operating equipment
• Report maintenance issues to the maintenance crew
• Understand our critical service requirements and see they are met
• Take an active role in our safety program including attendance at all safety meetings and ensure safe behaviors
• Ensure environmental compliance

• Extensive experience operating large pieces of heavy equipment
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

Because this position operates in the Citgo Lake Charles Refinery, candidates:

• Must meet refinery standards for entering the plant, i.e. clean criminal history, ability to pass a drug & alcohol screen, possess a current Driver’s License and TWIC card at the time of applying
• Should understand best practices of maintaining and safely operating Heavy Equipment
• Must be safety-conscious and understand safe work practices for a refinery
• Must be comfortable with heights including the ability to walk up and down conveyor belt lines and climb ladders

Additionally, any knowledge dealing with conveyor systems will be considered a plus, but a willingness to learn the conveyor system is necessary.

Equipment Operators are routinely required to work outdoors and as a result are exposed to the elements. They must be physically able to handle large tools and equipment (50 lbs.), climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights.

• Can work safely, efficiently and thoroughly with no supervision
• Strong commitment to Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security
• Solid team player
• Reliable
• Honest
• Professional
• Seeks growth potential
• Self-directed and motivated to exceed expectations
• Sense of urgency
• Integrity
• Must be willing to work shift work day/night, weekends, and holiday

• 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