Operator - Material Handling

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:

Location: Southeast Chicago, ILDays/Hours:Equipment Used: Operate/maintain heavy equipment including prilling unit, frontend loaders, ship loader, conveyors, hoppers, and other mobile equipmentMaterial Handled: Sulphur

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

Opportunities for GrowthPaid Holidays, Profit Sharing & Paid Time OffExcellent 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 objectivesOperate/maintain heavy equipment including prilling unit, frontend loaders, ship loader, conveyors, hoppers, and other mobile equipmentComplete and maintain required daily paperworkHousekeeping duties, including shoveling, washing down of work areas, and keeping offices, restrooms, break rooms and work rooms clean and tidy but not limited toAssist Maintenance personnel, as needed and directedMaintain company objectives and expectations in the absence of the Facility Manager and Operations ManagerWillingness 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 techniquesExperience in bulk materials, conveyor systems and heavy equipmentProven ability to focus on details, follow work rules and adhere to work schedulesExperience with OSHA guidelines, policies, and proceduresHigh School Diploma requiredExcellent communication skills - both oral and writtenEfficient 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 environmentsClimb stairs, ladders and walk & stand for long periods of timeMust have ability to wear required PPE