Operator - Material Handling

6 days ago

Port Arthur, Texas, United States Savage Full time

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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.


SAVAGE IS HIRING HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR in the Port Arthur area 

The successful Equipment Operator / Laborer candidate will safely perform the basic tasks required to load, unload and move petroleum coke at the PABTEX Facility and Terminal located in Port Arthur, TX.   

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

We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)Steel Toe Boot Allowance $150/semi annualDupont ScheduleOpportunities for growthExcellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and Profit Sharing

Here is what you will be doing 

Follow proper safety rules and operating procedures to support zero tolerance safety objectivesOperate/maintain heavy equipment including front end loaders, dozers, backhoes, ship loader, conveyors, stacker/reclaimer,  rail cars, locomotives 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 tidyAssist Maintenance personnel, as needed and directedOccasionally work in areas outside of your normal duties, when instructed by Supervision

Requirements of a successful Equipment Operator 

1+ year Heavy Equipment experienceMust have the ability to obtain a TWIC cardBe able to read, write and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructionsPhysically able to handle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heightsPossess Environmental & Safety awarenessMust be able to work a rotating (days/nights)12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays and overtime as necessaryHigh School or GED1 year refinery, plant or industrial experienceOccasionally work in areas outside of your normal duties

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role

Equipment Operators are routinely required to work outdoors and as a result are exposed to the elementsPhysically able to handle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights #IND1

Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do? Our Equipment Operators come to Savage for the challenge, growth and focus on safety, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here. Our Company was founded on processing and transporting materials for our customers. We understand and respect our Team Members as the lifeblood of what we do. Team Members are encouraged to find a better way and are enabled to "Do things they never dreamed possible".  


Additional Information:

  • A complete job description is available upon request
  • Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
  • California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice  
  • You may view available jobs at and apply using the online job posting.
  • Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with match.
  • Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
  • Our benefit packages may change from time to time.

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