Job Description

SAVAGE IS HIRING!!
Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do? Our Transload 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".
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage

• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• $195 CAD/year steel toe boot allowance
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Retirement Plan
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Here is what you will be doing:

• Daily unloading of materials consisting of a variety of bulk liquid and dry products
• Ability to understand and follow operating procedures and policies
• Ability to operate or learn to operate railcar loading systems and equipment
• Ability to perform work safely and productively
• Ability and interest in being cross-trained on all functions at the facility
• Enforces safety policies and procedures with other employees and visitors
• Assist with other duties within the facility (general maintenance, landscape upkeep, and painting)
• Interact with customers, railroad crews, other Team Members, and visitors

Requirements of a successful Transload Operator:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Read, write and understand English
• Capable to learn how to operate and maintain railcar/trans loading equipment (e.g., Hoses, portable conveyors, transfer pumps, portable stair systems, small to medium-sized equipment, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to travel to other transload terminals to assist when necessary; may be for up to a week at a time

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)
• Physically able to climb up and down railcars/ladders safely
• Willing to receive general safety training
• Willing to work with liquid hazardous and dry bulk materials
• Can carry at least fifty (50) pounds
• In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift)

Additional Information:
Savage maintains a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable human rights legislative requirements, including the duty to accommodate.
For more information or questions about opportunities at Savage, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.