What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Transload Operator position at Savage Services?
Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.
Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply.
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working at Savage :
Pay range : $20.00 to $22.00 depending on experience
We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
150 / year safety toe boot allowance
Paid Holidays
Profit Sharing
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
Opportunities for growth!
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 Chehalis, WA
What you will be doing
Transload various dimensional products such as lumber, plywood, OSB and palletized goods, t roubleshoot and make repairs to various types of equipment (hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, etc.), a ssist with maintenance, clean-up, and other duties as assigned
Safe operation of transloading equipment, including forklifts
Participation in safety training programs, which may require brief and occasional travel
Professional interaction and collaboration with other Savage Team Members and customers
Typical schedule – Monday-Friday, 7 : 00AM – 3 : 30PM
Requirements of a successful Transload Operator
Strong mechanical skills
Follow written and / or verbal instructions with minimal supervision, p ass a skills test on the type of work performing
For safety reasons, must be able to read, write and understand, and follow written and / or verbal instructions in English
Work Holidays and weekends as needed, w ork overtime when needed, t ravel to other sites as needed
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Here are some of the physical requirements of this role
Ability to be exposed to the outdoor elements, m ust be physically able to c limb on and off railcars and forklifts safely, o perate railcar hand brakes, o perate rail switches
Walk long distances, c onsistently sit, kneel, squat, bend, stand and climb on elevated surfaces, w ork, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
Lift 15 lbs. and work safely with this weight at knee, waist and shoulder level, l ift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout the course of a shift
Operate basic hand tools
Adherence 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
Additional Information :
A complete job description is available upon request
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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Job Details
Job Family Skilled Player
Pay Type Hourly
Hiring Min Rate 20 USD
Hiring Max Rate 22 USD
Salary : $20 - $22
