Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do? Our Forklift 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”. As a Forklift Transload Operator for Savage your primary responsibility is to operate forklifts to safely and timely load and unload rail cars, trucks, and containers (consisting of a variety of bulk and palletized products) in Salem, Oregon. These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working at Savage: Pay range: $20.00 to $22.00 depending on experienceWe provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)$150/year safety toe boot allowancePaid HolidaysProfit SharingExcellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with matchOpportunities for growth! What you will be doingProfessional interaction and collaboration with other Savage Team Members and customersAbility to transload various dimensional products such as lumber, plywood, OSB and palletized goodsTroubleshoot and make repairs to various types of equipment (hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, etc.)Assist with maintenance, clean-up, and other duties as assigned Safe operation of transloading equipment, including forkliftsParticipation in safety training programs, which may require brief and occasional travelTypical schedule – Monday-Friday, 7:00AM – 3:30PMRequirements of a successful Transload OperatorStrong mechanical skills Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervisionAbility to pass a skills test on the type of work performingFor safety reasons, must be able to read, write and understand, and follow written and/or verbal instructions in EnglishDependability in attendance requiredAbility to work Holidays and weekends as needed Ability to work overtime when neededAbility to travel to other sites as needed High School Diploma or GED equivalentValid Drivers license Here are some of the physical requirements of this role Commitment to working safely at all timesAbility to be exposed to the outdoor elementsMust be physically able to do the following:Climb on and off railcars and forklifts safelyOperate railcar hand brakesOperate rail switchesWalk long distancesConsistently sit, kneel, squat, bend, stand and climb on elevated surfacesWork, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of timeLift 15 lbs. and work safely with this weight at knee, waist and shoulder levelLift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout the course of a shiftOperate basic hand toolsAdherence to personal hygiene and grooming standards as defined by the US Food and Drug Administration. Respirators may be required due to the nature of our work therefore a clean shaven face is required to assure proper fit and use of safety equipment Wear required PPE#IND1