Loader

The Loader transloads liquid/dry bulk products daily for rail-to-truck liquid and dry bulk hazardous/non-hazardous chemical transloading operations. Other responsibilities include maintaining facilities, developing a parts and tool inventory, and assisting with other cleanup/housekeeping duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Must be comfortable handling hazardous chemicals and not afraid of heights
• Must be able to understand mechanical processes, diagnose and solve problems
• Required skills include the ability to adequately communicate with coworkers and supervisory staff
• Able to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing
• Extremely accurate and detail oriented
• Does not overlook things and make errors
• Able to read and interpret complex paperwork and other data, such as chemical names, order numbers, and rail car numbers
• Doesnt forget things
• Able to multi-task, tracking several activities at once
• Able to handle shifting priorities and constantly changing conditions
• Able to work effectively on flexible and varying work schedules
• Team player
• Able to get along well with coworkers, drivers, and supervisors
• Able to settle disagreements professionally and productively
• Operates with a Safety Orientation
• Uses all protective equipment all the time, follows SOPs, and manages risks so that incidents are prevented
• High energy level and high level of initiative
• Takes the lead in making improvements to the operation and in getting things fixed as they break down
• Mechanical ability able to perform basic repairs on boilers, compressors, valves, and other equipment
• Able to safely use basic hand tools
• Trustworthy, honest, reliable
• Able to operate autonomously for long periods of time with minimal contact with supervisors
• Can be counted on to show up for work every day and take full responsibility for the operation
• Must possess a valid Class C Drivers license and a driving record without an excessive number of accidents and/or convictions for moving violations
• Must be insurable to operate company vehicles
• Successful work experience demonstrating a strong work ethic
• Must be self-motivated with good critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills
• Must be organized
• Able to lift and carry heavy hoses, fittings, and other equipment weighing up to 100 pounds
• Able to crawl underneath and climb on top of railcars, containers, and tank trailers
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, squat, and climb, as necessary to perform vehicle inspections and load/unload cargo
• Able to connect heavy 20 ft long chemical hoses underneath and on top of railcars
• Must pass a pulmonary function test (PFT)
• Able to work outdoors and tolerate extreme weather conditions such as rain, heat, or cold