Transload Operator

Bartlett Co.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Job summary

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members.

We are seeking a Transload Operator to unload, load, and manage railcar shipments at our Portland, ME terminal.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Read, write, and understand English.
• Capable to learn how to operate and maintain railcar/trans-loading equipment.

Responsibilities

• Daily unloading of materials from trailers and rail cars.
• Operate or learn to operate rail car loading systems and equipment.
• Manage customer orders and inventory systems.

Skills

Read, write, and understand English

Travel to other transload terminals

Learn railcar/trans-loading equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Grow Your Career with Savage!

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Daily unloading of materials fromtrailers and rail cars
• Operate or learn to operate rail car loading systems and equipment
• Ability to perform work safely and productively
• Enforces safety policies and procedures with other Team Members and visitors
• Assist with other duties within the facility (general maintenance, landscape upkeep, and painting)
• Manage customer orders and inventory systems.
• Answer phones and assisting with customer needs
• Accountable for all office functions by maintaining control of ability to meet customer expectations
• Monitor Emails throughout day for order status changes/additions, other customer needs
• Enter customer orders and railcar shipments in Savage systems inventory and have verified prior to railcar/truck arrivals by another employee
• Faxing/emailing of Bill of Ladings to customers and designated parties (as required)
• Prepare documentation for truck arrivals and departures (Bill of Lading, Truck Arrival Checklist).
• Contact carriers to schedule pick up times
• Inform customers of impacts to deliveries

Requirements of a successful Transload Operator:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Read, write, and understand English
• Capable to learn how to operate and maintain railcar/trans-loading equipment (e.g., Hoses, portable conveyors, transfer pumps, portable stair systems, small to medium-sized equipment, track mobile, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to travel to other transload terminals to assist when necessary; maybe for up to a week at a time.
• Prepare load schedule for next day's loads
• Ensure all railcars’ Inbound and Outbound inspections are completed before filing

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)
• Physically able to climb up and down railcars/ladders safely
• Willing to receive general safety training
• Willing to work with liquid hazardous and dry bulk materials
• Can carry at least fifty (50) pounds
• In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift)

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Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with match.
• Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
• Our benefit packages may change from time to time.