Switchman

Responsibilities

• Operate a locomotive to move railcars within the plant.
• Direct and coordinate the movement of railcars within the plant.
• Operate track switches to route railcars to designated areas.
• Ensure proper placement and sequencing of railcars.
• Assist in building and staging inbound and outbound railcar sets.
• Ensure clear communication with the locomotive operator.
• Verify tracks are clear, railcars are disconnected, loading arms are raised, and switches are properly aligned before movement.
• Adhere to plant safety rules, speed limits, and procedures.
• Identify and report safety hazards or incidents immediately.
• Support rail isolation and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Cookordination with production and logistics teams to prioritize movements.
• Aid in railcar inspections and support loading/unloading operations.
• Hookup, pressure test hose connections, sample, and unload propylene railcars.
• Change lineups from liquid unloading to vapor recovery of railcars.
• Weigh inbound and outbound railcars and identify heel weights.
• Aid the Production Department with other needs in the plant when not performing switch crew duties, such as loading customer trucks, moving hoses within the plant, performing housekeeping duties, and working plant security gates.
• Participate in plant safety audits, job safety analyses, housekeeping audits, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or rail operations preferred.
• Understanding of rail switching operations and safety practices.
• Ability to interpret track layouts and switching plans.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Skills

• Safety Leadership.
• Attention to Detail.
• Communication and Teamwork.
• Decision-Making.
• Accountability.

Core Competencies

• Safety Leadership.
• Attention to Detail.
• Communication and Teamwork.
• Decision-Making.
• Accountability.