Operator, Transload - Industrial Rail

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!The Basics:Location: Lima, OhDays/Hours: 12hour shift 5AM - 5PM

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

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and visionPaid Parental Leave and Military/Uniformed Services LeavePaid Time Off (PTO) and HolidaysProfit Sharing and 401(k) with company matchCompany provided Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)Annual steel-toe boot allowanceA culture that appreciates Team Members

What you'll be doing:

Railcar Loading & Unloading: Safely load and unload petroleum products and other bulk commodities from railcars in accordance with refinery and customer requirements.Equipment Operations: Operate pumps, valves, loading arms, hoses, and related transloading equipment while following established procedures.Product Transfers: Assist with the movement and transfer of materials between railcars, storage tanks, and refinery systems.Inspection Activities: Perform pre-use inspections of equipment, railcars, and work areas to ensure operational readiness.Documentation: Complete daily operating reports, inspection records, shipping documents, and electronic data entries accurately.Housekeeping: Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the facility.

Daily Refinery & Rail Operations

Safety Compliance: Follow all refinery safety protocols, permit requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, and emergency response procedures.Operational Monitoring: Monitor product flows, tank levels, pressures, and transfer operations to ensure safe and efficient product movement.Cross-Functional Coordination: Communicate effectively with refinery operators, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and railroad crews to support daily operations.Regulatory Compliance: Perform work in compliance with OSHA, FRA, DOT, EPA, HAZMAT, and site-specific refinery requirements.Emergency Response: Respond appropriately to alarms, spills, leaks, releases, and emergency situations in accordance with established procedures.Equipment Care: Report equipment issues promptly and assist maintenance personnel as needed to support reliable operations.

Requirements to be successful:

Experience: One year of industrial, rail, terminal, refinery, manufacturing, warehouse, or related experience preferred.Safety Focus: Demonstrated commitment to working safely in an industrial environment.Computer Skills: Basic computer skills for electronic reporting, training, and operational documentation.Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.Work Ethic: Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Driver's License: Valid driver's license required.Physical Ability: Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding tasks safely.

Preferred Qualifications:

Rail Experience: Experience working around rail equipment, railcars, or transloading operations.Refinery Experience: Experience in refinery, terminal, chemical, petroleum, or heavy industrial operations.Mechanical Aptitude: Basic troubleshooting and mechanical skills.Equipment Experience: Experience operating forklifts, mobile equipment, pumps, or transfer systems.Safety Training: Knowledge of refinery safety practices, HAZMAT awareness, and industrial work permits.

Some physical requirements and working conditions:

Industrial Environment: Work in active rail and refinery operating areas.Outdoor Work: Exposure to varying weather conditions, heat, cold, rain, and wind.Physical Activity: Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, and lifting up-to 50 pounds.PPE Requirements: Must wear required personal protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, FR clothing, and other site-specific PPE.Exposure Risks: Potential exposure to noise, moving equipment, petroleum products, vapors, dust, and industrial process environments.Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, overtime, and respond to operational needs as required.

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