Laborer - Material Handling

Savage Services; Louisiana; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Uniforms & PPE

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 1

Job summary

Savage in St. Charles, LA is seeking a hands-on laborer to support conveyor maintenance and barge loading on the Mississippi River. You will wash down, operate a skid steer, monitor fluids, and draft barges with gauging tapes, while communicating with the PLC operator.

Rotating 12-hour shifts (4:30 AM–4:30 PM) with benefits, safety training, and career growth opportunities. Applicants must meet refinery entry standards, have a valid driver’s license and TWIC, and can work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Must meet refinery standards including clean criminal history and ability to pass a hair-follicle drug screen.
• 18 years of age or older
• Must pass Valero St. Charles site-specific training annually
• Read, write and understand English; follow written/verbal instructions; work safely and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness and function of the conveyor system to transport dry bulk products.
• Shovels coke from areas around sump pumps and under the conveyor.
• Wash down equipment with a 2" firehose or a pressure washer.
• Operates skid steer.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities on the conveyor system.
• Load Petroleum Coke barges at the loading dock on the Mississippi River.
• Secure and guide the barge using ropes.
• Draft barges with gauging tape.

Skills

TWIC Card

Driver's License

English Proficiency

Teamwork

Safety Focus

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Skid Steer

Gauging Tape

Pressure Washer

Firehose

Job description

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and safety of operations. Key responsibilities will include performing general labor duties such as washing down and conducting routine maintenance on the coke conveyor system and surrounding work areas. You will monitor fluid levels and change rollers as needed throughout the conveyor system. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by cross‑training on the coke loading dock. As a barge handler, you will be tasked with drafting barges using a gauging tape, ensuring accurate measurements are communicated to the PLC operator. Your ability to secure the barge properly while maintaining clear communication with the PLC operator will be essential to our operations. Your contributions will help enhance the overall efficiency and safety of our facilities.

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!

The Basics:

• Location: St. Charles, LA
• Days/Hours: Rotating Shifts/12 hours/4:30 AM-4:30 PM
• Equipment Used: Skid Steer, Firehose/Pressure Washer
• Material Handled: Petroleum Coke

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage

• Opportunities for Growth
• Day and Night Shift: Regular Work Week
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

What you will be doing:

• Maintains cleanliness and function of the conveyor system to transport dry bulk products
• Shovels coke from areas around sump pumps and under the conveyor
• Wash down equipment with a 2" firehose or a pressure washer
• Operates skid steer
• Completes and maintains accurate records related to all maintenance activities in the conveyor system
• Load Petroleum Coke barges at the loading dock on the Mississippi River
• Secure and guide the barge using ropes
• Draft barges with gauging tape

Requirements to be successful:

• Must meet refinery standards for entering the plant, i.e., clean criminal history, ability to pass a hair-follicle drug screen
• 18 years of age or older
• Pass the Valero St. Charles site-specific training on an annual basis
• Work from written and verbal instructions
• Work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Work safely and perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to their own safety or the safety of others
• Work overtime as required
• Work any shift if needed
• Can follow all rules and procedures as outlined by Savage and Valero
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English
• Valid Driver's License
• High School or GED
• MUST Have a TWIC Card

Some of the physical requirements and working conditions:

• Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, cold temps)
• Physically able to climb up and down rail cars/ladders safely and work at heights
• In good physical condition to perform the essential physical functions of the position