Rail Conductor - Inland Traffic Rail

201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA

Posted Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:59 AM

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically‑integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions – Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor‑Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy‑efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly‑owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.

This position exists to guide and coordinate train crew switching activities to ensure safe and efficient rail movements in compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Read and understand switch lists.
• Determine most efficient plan for switching duties.
• Respond to switching request from loading areas.
• Operate yard and track switches safely and efficiently.
• Identify and report observed railcar damage.
• Ensure safety of switching operations.
• Coordinate with Rail Operators on movement and placement of railcars.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures including but not limited to ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, regulatory and company requirements.
• Work outside normal shift hours as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with NTG (Nothing Touching the Ground) requirements, including daily audits.
• Be active in Operation Clean Sweep, and ensure employees are aware of and accountable for pellet loss prevention, containment, cleanup and disposal.

• Previous Related Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Minimum of one (1) year of railroad switching experience utilizing a locomotive as the switching power, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Use of two‑way radio communication.
• Operation of track switches and handbrakes/air brakes.
• Coupling and uncoupling railcars safely.
• Safe operation of UTV’s and yard vehicles.
• Use of PC and applicable software.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
• Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.
• Must maintain compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental training standards.

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care.
• Short‑term Disability.
• Long‑term Disability.
• Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

• 10 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time).
• Flex Time Available.

• Competitive salary, incentive/bonus.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Cash Balance.
• Pension Plan.

201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA