Rail Facility Technician

About the role

This position is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads rail cars and trucks. This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation. Through the Grain Facility Operator in Training Program, you can move up through our newly designed Career Path, with every step showing what it takes to advance to the next level of responsibility and pay. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves to work in an outdoor environment and wants a career with a great company.

Responsibilities

• Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings
• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed
• Perform duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location
• Perform rail duties e.g., prep, unload, load, placement, etc. of rail cars, where applicable
• Perform duties associated with the weighing of trucks and grading of grain
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly
• Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs, where applicable
• Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred
• Dependent on facility and location, may be responsible for any variety of the following: movement of product to storage, loading of trucks using heavy equipment, loading of rail; operating, running, monitoring, and shutting down dryer; operating a variety of heavy equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• No experience required
• Preferred: 1 year experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record

Skills

• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization
• Ability to complete documentation requirements
• Ability to follow directions and use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions, and troubleshoot problems
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally

Physical Demands

• Ability to balance constantly/continuously
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat constantly/continuously
• Ability to frequently climb stairs and climb ladders (and work at) to significant heights
• Ability to concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously
• Ability to distinguish grade, color, odor and various damage characteristics in grain samples (at some facilities)
• Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing particular odors, using nose
• Ability to enter information into a computer
• Ability to grasp and reach frequently
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location
• Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable
• Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable
• Ability to pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable)
• Ability to perform work in confined spaces
• Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around (deep/swift) water (where applicable)
• Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms)
• Ability to understand and communicate written instructions
• Ability to walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, operate vibrators etc., where applicable
• Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed
• Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products (where applicable)
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions
• Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment
• Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain

Work Environment

• Work is performed both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment
• Travel of 5-20% may be required at some facilities, including off-site training and/or work at alternate locations

Pay

$16.50 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• Outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)
• Wellness programs
• Recognition programs
• Community involvement opportunities