Transload Operator

West Coast Reduction Inc.

- Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day.

Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply, and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. We are headquartered in Vancouver, BC with 7 plants across Western Canada and our newest plant in Mount Vernon, WA, USA. Visit  and take a look at our About us video for more information

The Transload Facility Operator is responsible for the unloading of railcars and loading of semi-truck tanker trailers. This role involves operating pumps, valve systems, inventory management applications, and monitoring product transfers. These tasks are performed successfully by following all site safety and operational procedures (SOPs) to ensure quality and accuracy.

• Prepare tank cars for pumping by making all necessary connections of steam, air, and product lines
• Pump tank cars to the designated storage tanks by following all “lineup” and pumping verification procedures
• Actively monitor gauges, valves and switches to ensure materials are flowing correctly
• Monitor volume of heating of railcars
• Monitor tank to tank transfers
• Load tanker trucks, and support loading done by drivers for trucks in route to British Petroleum Cherry Point
• Ensure all safety procedures for product and personnel are followed in accordance with site SOPs
• Maintain a daily work logs, and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
• Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
• Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction USA. policies
• Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor

• Experience in an industrial setting. Refinery experience a plus
• Previous experience in a production environment
• Knowledge of railcar unloading and tank storage operations an asset
• Experience working near high pressure steam
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills
• Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
• Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
• Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and exposure to animal by-products

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