An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
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The Basics:
Location:
Chicago, IL Pay:
$26.00 per hour
Equipment Used:
Heavy equipment including prilling unit, frontend loaders, ship loader, conveyors, hoppers, and other mobile equipment.
Material Handled:
Sulphur Overview:
The primary responsibility of the Material Handling Operator is to perform and operate facility equipment related to Savage's Midwest Forming Facility - a terminal dedicated to receiving, storing and forming Sulphur. It is in South-East Chicago. Benefits of working here at
Savage:
A culture that appreciates Team Members Paid time off ("PTO") Paid holidays Profit sharing Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match Opportunity for growth A culture of safety
Responsibilities:
Follow proper safety rules and operating procedures to support zero tolerance safety objectives Operate/maintain heavy equipment including prilling unit, frontend loaders, ship loaders, conveyors, hoppers, and other mobile equipment Complete and maintain required daily paperwork Housekeeping duties, including shoveling, washing down work areas, and keeping offices, restrooms, break rooms and work rooms clean and tidy but not limited to. Assist Maintenance personnel, as needed and directed Maintain company objectives and expectations in the absence of the Facility Manager and Operations Manager. Willingness to work weekends, nights, holidays and overtime as required to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Qualifications:
Ability to learn priller, stacker, ship loader and conveyor operating techniques. Experience in bulk materials, conveyor systems and heavy equipment. Proven ability to focus on details, follow work rules and adhere to work schedules. Experience with OSHA guidelines, policies, and procedures
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma required. Excellent communication skills - both oral and written. Efficient with standard office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position: Work in an environment containing Sulphur odor/dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and in hot or cold environments.
