Rail Loader

About the Role

Preparing railcars for shipment. Driving, loading, and securing vehicles for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Movement, loading, and securing vehicles to rail cars
• Maintenance of rail equipment including but not limited to bridge plates and wheel chocks
• Build rail loads
• Complete required paperwork associated with rail loads
• Blowing out of rail cars
• Scan vehicles
• Maintain cleanliness of rail yard
• Complete daily company equipment checks
• Take appropriate precautionary measures to avoid damaging vehicles and/or accessories and report any damage immediately to the supervisor
• Troubleshoot installation discrepancies and makes the necessary repairs to comply with installation procedures
• Utilize mobile scanner to ensure proper items are installed
• Use hand tools such as breaker bars and torque wrenches and power tools to remove standard accessories and replace with upgraded accessories for specified vehicles to standard operating procedure to avoid damage or defects
• Move vehicles as needed and work safely around moving vehicles
• Other Rail functions and duties as assigned by the Company

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Must be able to operate vehicles with automatic transmissions (manual transmission is recommended but not required)

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting are requirements for this position

Pay

Starting pay per hour: $31.75

Benefits

• Choose from a range of low-cost health insurance options to support your well-being including medical, dental and vision after 30 days of employment
• Secure your financial future with an industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Explore career development with access to on-the-job training
• Access to exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more

Working Conditions

Environmental conditions vary by location, including indoor and outdoor settings. Employees may encounter extreme temperatures, wetness, wind, fumes, dust particles and drafts. Safety is our top priority, and we are dedicated to fostering a safety-first environment, ensuring all precautions are taken to protect our team in every working condition.

About Us

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is the global leader in integrated vehicle transportation and logistics, supporting our customers across their supply chain, all the way from the factory to the end-customer. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics. We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on delivering supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 9,500+ people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers in 28 countries. Together, we are building resilient, connected, data-driven, decarbonized solutions fit for the future.