Loading Technician I

About the job

Operate the daily product loading and raw material/chemical unloading facilities in the plant in a manner that will protect personnel and the environment and meet the production and quality objectives of the Production Department.

Responsibilities

• Load hopper cars with sodium chlorate crystal.
• Load tank cars or tank trucks with sodium chlorate solution.
• Fill and move with a forklift sodium chlorate big bag as needed.
• Unload salt rail cars or salt trucks, unload hydrochloric acid and unload sodium hydroxide.
• Inspect product equipment returned empty for off standard or irregular conditions and communicate any significant problems, such as damage or excessive amount of returned product, to the Distribution/Loading Supervisor.
• Participate in and/or execute activities pertaining to the production and loading areas during the work shift as necessary to maintain overall Production Department objectives and requirements.
• Assist the Chief Technician in documenting and communicating critical information relative to loading operations. This may include such items as logbook entries, loading reports, and informative shift changes or meetings.
• Perform periodic field checks of equipment and processes as required or as needed to ensure proper loading operations and to help avoid equipment damage, and unsafe or undesirable situations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience

Skills

• Experience working in the rail or railway industry is preferred.

Pay

The hiring salary range for this position is $25.09/Hr. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role as well as the individual's qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401k plan.
• Employees will also receive paid time off and the mandated company holidays throughout the calendar year.

Schedule

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Distribution & Loading supervisor and based in Moses Lake, WA.