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.
The successful Equipment Operator candidate will safely perform the basic tasks required to load, unload, and move breakbulk/bulk products including aggregates, break bulk (lumber, plywood, paper, etc.) and containers at our Marine Terminal located in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with us!
- We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
- (7) Paid Holidays
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) with match
- Opportunities for growth
Here is what you will be doing
- Follow proper safety rules and operating procedures to support zero tolerance safety objectives
- Operate/maintain heavy equipment including front end loaders, reach stacker, forklift jockey truck, mobile harbor crane and gantry crane.
- Complete and maintain required daily paperwork
- Housekeeping duties, sweeping, washing down of work areas, and keeping restrooms, break rooms, and work rooms clean and tidy
- Assist Maintenance personnel, as needed and directed
- Occasionally work in areas outside of your normal duties, when instructed by Supervision
Requirements of a successful Equipment Operator
- Must have the ability to obtain a TWIC card
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License
- Be able to read, write and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructions
- Physically able to handle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights
- Possess Environmental & Safety awareness
- Must be able to work a rotating (days/nights)12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary
- High School diploma or GED
- For safety reasons, must be able to read, write and understand, and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English
- Computer/tablet skills
- 1 year marine, plant, or industrial equipment experience
- Stevedoring experience a plus
- Equipment certifications are a plus
- Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus
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 elements
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds
- Ability to Stand/Walk for long periods of time
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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