Hub Operator/Railcar Offloading Tech

Location: Richland, WA, United States | Schedule: 1st shift

About the role

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. The Hub Operator/Railcar Offloading Tech performs daily job tasks outdoors in all weather conditions while adhering to safety protocols and using personal protective equipment, including climbing ladders on railcars up to 10–12 feet. The role involves operating, monitoring, starting up, and shutting down production processes with a strong focus on distribution operations such as railcar and trailer loading and unloading, conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting process equipment, and maintaining inventory levels. The position requires effective communication, time management, adaptability, self‑motivation, reliability, computer literacy (including Microsoft applications), and the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining a clean, organized work area. Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours is required, along with willingness to assist with dry ice production as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily job tasks outdoors in all weather conditions while adhering to safety protocols and using personal protective equipment, including climbing ladders on railcars up to 10–12 feet.
• Operate, monitor, start up, and shut down production processes with a strong focus on distribution operations such as railcar and trailer loading and unloading.
• Conduct routine inspections and troubleshoot process equipment including compressors, pumps, analyzers, control systems, and valves, collaborating with maintenance technicians for repairs.
• Utilize technical manuals, drawings, and schematics to support equipment operation and maintenance while executing testing in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Maintain inventory levels for materials and services essential to job tasks and document plant safety, quality, and compliance activities accurately.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, manage time efficiently, and adapt to changing work priorities while upholding a positive, respectful team environment.
• Demonstrate self‑motivation, reliability, computer literacy including Microsoft applications, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Work flexible schedules including weekends, holidays, and irregular hours, and perform additional duties such as assisting with dry ice production as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of general manufacturing or maintenance experience preferred.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of work experience and technical training required.
• High School Degree or GED required.
• Associate degree from a technical school is a plus.

Benefits

• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Employee discount program.
• Opportunities for educational and professional growth.

Pay

Hourly range: $23.58 – $34.59, based on experience.

Schedule

1st shift; flexibility for weekends, holidays, and irregular hours required.