Operator, Transload - Industrial Rail

Savage Services; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Parental Leave and Military/Uniformed:

PTO and Holidays

Profit Sharing and 401(k) with company

Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

Boot allowance

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Savage Services in Lima, Ohio is seeking a dependable rail operations worker to join our 12-hour shift team from 5 AM to 5 PM. This role involves safe loading and unloading of railcars carrying petroleum products, operating pumps and valves, and assisting with material transfers in a refinery environment.

You will perform inspections, complete accurate documentation, and maintain clean, safe work areas while coordinating with refinery staff and railroad crews.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment preferred or demonstrated safety focus.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good communication with coworkers and supervisors.
• Willingness to work rotating schedules, overtime, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Railcar loading & unloading: Safely load and unload petroleum products and other bulk commodities from railcars.
• Equipment operations: Operate pumps, valves, loading arms, hoses, and related equipment.
• Product transfers: Move materials between railcars, storage tanks, and refinery systems.
• Inspection activities: Perform pre-use inspections of equipment and work areas.
• Documentation: Complete daily reports, shipping documents, and electronic entries.
• Housekeeping: Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Driver's license

Tools

Pumps & valves

Transloading equipment

Job description

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!

The Basics:

Location: Lima, Oh

Days/Hours: 12hour shift 5AM - 5PM

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

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Parental Leave and Military/Uniformed Services Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) with company match
• Company provided Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance
• A culture that appreciates Team Members

What you’ll be doing:

• Railcar Loading & Unloading: Safely load and unload petroleum products and other bulk commodities from railcars in accordance with refinery and customer requirements.
• Equipment Operations: Operate pumps, valves, loading arms, hoses, and related transloading equipment while following established procedures.
• Product Transfers: Assist with the movement and transfer of materials between railcars, storage tanks, and refinery systems.
• Inspection Activities: Perform pre-use inspections of equipment, railcars, and work areas to ensure operational readiness.
• Documentation: Complete daily operating reports, inspection records, shipping documents, and electronic data entries accurately.
• Housekeeping: Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the facility.

Daily Refinery & Rail Operations

• Safety Compliance: Follow all refinery safety protocols, permit requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, and emergency response procedures.
• Operational Monitoring: Monitor product flows, tank levels, pressures, and transfer operations to ensure safe and efficient product movement.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Communicate effectively with refinery operators, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and railroad crews to support daily operations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Perform work in compliance with OSHA, FRA, DOT, EPA, HAZMAT, and site-specific refinery requirements.
• Emergency Response: Respond appropriately to alarms, spills, leaks, releases, and emergency situations in accordance with established procedures.
• Equipment Care: Report equipment issues promptly and assist maintenance personnel as needed to support reliable operations.

Requirements to be successful:

• Experience: One year of industrial, rail, terminal, refinery, manufacturing, warehouse, or related experience preferred.
• Safety Focus: Demonstrated commitment to working safely in an industrial environment.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills for electronic reporting, training, and operational documentation.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
• Work Ethic: Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license required.
• Physical Ability: Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding tasks safely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Rail Experience: Experience working around rail equipment, railcars, or transloading operations.
• Refinery Experience: Experience in refinery, terminal, chemical, petroleum, or heavy industrial operations.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Basic troubleshooting and mechanical skills.
• Equipment Experience: Experience operating forklifts, mobile equipment, pumps, or transfer systems.
• Safety Training: Knowledge of refinery safety practices, HAZMAT awareness, and industrial work permits.

Some physical requirements and working conditions:

• Industrial Environment: Work in active rail and refinery operating areas.
• Outdoor Work: Exposure to varying weather conditions, heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Physical Activity: Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, and lifting up-to 50 pounds.
• PPE Requirements: Must wear required personal protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, FR clothing, and other site-specific PPE.
• Exposure Risks: Potential exposure to noise, moving equipment, petroleum products, vapors, dust, and industrial process environments.
• Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, overtime, and respond to operational needs as required.