Logistics Grounds

Position Description

This position follows company policy for loading out of rail cars and operates various equipment through computer controls to load finished quality sand product into railcars for shipment within MSHA safety standards. Additional tasks include railcar inspection and unloading. The role works under the supervision of the Logistics Shift Supervisor and takes direction from other Smart Sand managers. It is based primarily at the Oakdale, WI facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete required documentation ensuring paperwork is accurate and verified.
• Manage product transitions.
• Work with the locomotive operator on hopper car spots and movement.
• Inspect hopper car for product loading.
• Maintain accurate loading records.
• Connect loading equipment to the hopper car.
• Inspect and ensure loading unit equipment is working properly.
• Load hopper car according to loading procedures, quality standards, and safe practices.
• Check the hopper car after loading to ensure gross weight does not exceed regulations.
• Communicate with management on any problems that occur.
• Secure loaded hopper car and complete required paperwork.
• Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
• Couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air‑brake hoses.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.
• Wear all required protective clothing to ensure maximum personal safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior rail, transload, or refinery experience preferred.
• MSHA training and experience is also a plus.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self‑starter able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good judgment and high safety standards for self and others.
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read and interpret documentation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents (effective first day of the month following 30 days of employment).
• Health Savings Account and Health Reimbursement Account with employer contributions.
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• 9 annual paid holidays.

Schedule

2‑2‑3 schedule, night shift 6 P‑M to 6 A‑M. Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.