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 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!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.What you will be doingTransload 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 assignedSafe operation of transloading equipment, including forkliftsParticipation in safety training programs, which may require brief and occasional travelProfessional interaction and collaboration with other Savage Team Members and customersTypical schedule – Monday-Friday, 7:00AM – 3:30PMRequirements of a successful Transload OperatorStrong mechanical skillsFollow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervisionPass 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 requiredWork Holidays and weekends as neededWork overtime when neededTravel to other sites as neededHigh School Diploma or GED equivalentValid Drivers licenseHere are some of the physical requirements of this roleCommitment to working safely at all timesWork in all outdoor weather conditionsClimb 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 equipmentWear required PPE#IND1Additional Information:A complete job description is available upon requestSavage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplaceCalifornia Residents Job Application Privacy Notice DetailsJob Family Skilled PlayerPay Type Hourly