Rail Operator

About the role

This position maintains the rail yard and prepares railcars for loading and unloading of product at a soybean crushing and biodiesel plant. Primary functions include moving railcars into position to be loaded, general maintenance of switch engines and track, inspecting and cleaning of railcars, and ensuring compliance with Company and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares railcars for loading and unloading of product in order to ensure timely delivery of all handled products.
• Operate and maintain the rail engines in good working order and notifies superiors of rail engine or rail yard issues.
• Inspects and cleans railcars to make sure final products are not contaminated with foreign material.
• Prepare railcars for switching with the rail road.
• Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ensures work area is kept free from safety hazards which require regular bending and occasional lifting.
• Completes tasks assigned by the Superintendents and Shift Supervisors.
• Participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures, development and maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participates in job-related training as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• Preferred technical degree.
• Preferred Locomotive Engineer certification.
• Three years’ experience in truck loading and unloading, rail tank, car loading, and/or operating a rail engine.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Ability to operate machinery and computer systems while maintaining compliance with regulatory safety requirements, e.g., OSHA (including PSM), EPA, USDA, ISO 9000 and B-Q-9000.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights; manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing; move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more which requires bending and lifting.
• Mechanical aptitude, effective communication skills, basic math and fundamental PC skills.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications: Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Ability to operate machinery and computer systems while maintaining compliance with regulatory safety requirements, e.g., OSHA (including PSM), EPA, USDA, ISO 9000 and B-Q-9000.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights; manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing; move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more which requires bending and lifting.
• Mechanical aptitude, effective communication skills, basic math and fundamental PC skills.

Skills

• Basic qualifications: Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Ability to operate machinery and computer systems while maintaining compliance with regulatory safety requirements, e.g., OSHA (including PSM), EPA, USDA, ISO 9000 and B-Q-9000.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights; manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing; move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more which requires bending and lifting.
• Mechanical aptitude, effective communication skills, basic math and fundamental PC skills.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage, 401k with Company Match, family friendly benefits, paid time off (PTO) and holidays, and flexible work options (not applicable to all roles).

Pay

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Schedule

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Additional Information

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.