Logistics Grounds

About the Role

Smart Sand is a fully integrated sand supply and services company offering complete sand, logistics, storage, and management solutions. The Load Out Crew members operate equipment via computer controls to load rail cars with finished quality sand product for shipment. This position works under the Logistics Supervisor and other Smart Sand managers, primarily at the Blair, WI facility.

Responsibilities

• Works with the locomotive operator on hopper car spots and movement.
• Helps with product transitions.
• Inspects hopper car for product loading.
• Properly pulls samples from each rail car and documents for QA testing.
• Inspects hopper car after product loading for possible contamination.
• Maintains accurate loading records.
• Connects loading equipment to the hopper car.
• Inspects and ensures loading unit equipment is working properly.
• Loads hopper car according to loading procedures, quality standards, and safe practices.
• Checks the hopper car after loading to ensure there is no leaking product.
• Communicates with management on any problems that occur.
• Secures loaded hopper cars.
• Receives and transmits information by radio and telephone.
• Couples and uncouples cars, operates switches, and makes minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air‑brake hoses.
• Maintains awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.
• Wears all required protective clothing to ensure maximum personal safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

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

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self‑starter able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good judgment required.
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• High safety standards for self and others.
• Effective team player with strong collaboration skills.

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 Arrangement 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

• 12‑hour shift.
• Day shift.