Materials Movement Rail Technician

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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

• Provides daily guidance and work assignments to the Materials Movement Rail Technician team to ensure safe, timely, and efficient operations.
• Facilitates communication between the rail team and managers across Warehouse, Extrusion, and Plant Operations.
• Operates, maintains, and performs preventive maintenance on the "Rail King" locomotive.
• Conducts railcar and boxcar inspections, applying current cleaning, repair, and maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Ensures accurate completion of shipping/receiving paperwork, material inspection forms, and task/work orders.
• Maintains current certifications and demonstrates familiarity with AAR and Texas Railroad Commission rules and regulations.
• Performs basic railcar maintenance, cleaning, and repairs using hand tools and equipment.
• Regularly repairs, maintains, and facilitates the use of Supersacks, Gaylord containers, and other resin containment vessels.
• Interacts with inventory management systems to track inventory and materials with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrates leadership in promoting safe work practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Supports customer relations by using strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to direct daily work for a team.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Proficiency with hand tools (e.g., pipe wrenches, pry bars, ratchets) for maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and attention to detail for accurate record-keeping.
• Commitment to working safely in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
• Bilingual in English and Vietnamese required.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in warehousing, rail operations, or related fields preferred.
• Welding experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English preferred.

• Ability to stoop for extended periods and move routinely from kneeling to standing positions.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and pass a Fit Test.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform tasks at elevated heights.
• Ability to work in confined spaces