Railswitch Operator

Position

Rail Switch Operator

• AM Shift: (Plant) 5am–5:30pm, Day shift rotates on a 3-2-2 schedule

• Starting Pay: $25.25 per hour
• AM Shift Weekend differential: $1.00 per hour for Saturday and Sunday shifts worked

The core responsibilities of this role include safely operating an industrial forklift, performing material handler job duties to include loading and unloading, stacking, staging and palletizing products.

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:

• Forklift experience is necessary for qualified candidates with good work history.
• Forklift position requires safely operating a clamp truck, as well as perform material handler job duties to include loading and unloading, stacking and staging product from rail cars.
• Safely oversee movement and staging of rail cars

Responsible for safe, accurate, timely movement and spotting of railcars as a switchman. Responsible for safe operation of rail switching equipment such as locomotive, switch engine, or similar type rail switching equipment. Responsible for railcar movement using a switching diagram, switchlist, or other form of railcar movement instructions.

• Move inbound and outbound railcars using rail switching equipment such as locomotive engine or Track mobile type of equipment.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Must understand production schedule and keep inventory of railcars.
• May be required to perform loading/unloading railcar functions.

• No experience or education requirements

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on day one for transitioning team members. Newly hired associates are eligible for benefits after 30 days.
• Generous PTO program for all associates
• Flexible Attendance program with opportunity to earn additional monthly $$ for good attendance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Discount programs
• Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.