• Forklift Operator - Transload

    Savage (Chehalis, WA)


    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)

    + $180/year safety toe boot allowance

    + Paid Holidays

    + Profit Sharing

    + Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

    + Growth opportunities!

     

    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, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

     

    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

    + California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice (https://savageco.com/careers/california-residents-job-applicant-privacy-notice/)

    Job Details

    Job Family Skilled Player

     

    Pay Type Hourly

     

    Hiring Min Rate 20 USD

     

    Hiring Max Rate 22 USD