Terminal Rail Technician

Company Overview

Since 1970, Plastic Express has provided bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing services to the plastics industry. We operate from 22 full-service facilities, more than 40 bulk terminals, and 52 railcar terminals across the country. Our strategic locations and modern systems allow us to offer customized logistical solutions.

About the role

Reporting to the AVP of Rail Operations or designee, the Terminal Rail Tech is responsible for essential rail functions in a safety-sensitive and production environment. Key responsibilities include maintaining property and equipment, inspecting railcars daily, and handling inventory data entry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property & equipment preservation at each location including grounds keeping
• Pull samples of material, document, and store them properly
• Inspect all inbound and outbound railcars daily while reporting major issues immediately
• Perform inventory data entry
• Coverage for other sites/employees
• Check-in trans-load trucks & scales as needed – Site Specific
• Keep accurate records of daily spreadsheets – Site Specific
• Inbound Rail Car Sampling
• Pledge immediate material loss clean up and proper disposal
• Operate with company issued PPE at all times
• Proper use of company issued electronic devices ie; radios, tablets, printers, etc
• Proper use of company issued cell phone – Site Specific

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Reliable means of transportation
• Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions
• Able to lift up to 55 lbs, move up to 250 pounds, climb ladders, and use hand tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Railcar experience is a plus

Physical Demands

• Able to perform physical labor such as lifting, moving, climbing, and using hand tools
• Have vision abilities required by this job function to include close visual confirmation of finely printed documents, distance vision to safely and correctly identify objects and/or markings, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus on subjects or objects at any safe working distance

Skills

• Proven interpersonal skills; relationship development and management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, and organizational skills
• Multi-task oriented with the ability to handle many activities simultaneously
• Think independently and make decisions that are in the company’s best interest

Work Environment

• Performing essential rail functions in a safety-sensitive and production environment in and around a warehouse and railyard

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Occasional long hours, coverage for other full-time employees, assisting other sites as needed, and occasional weekend and holiday work may be required.

Scheduled Shift Hours

Scheduled shift hours are from 3am – 11:30am

Compensation

$21.00 per hour, non-exempt, based on experience

Benefits and Perks

• Family health benefit packages - after 90 days
• Vacation pay - after 90 days
• Holiday pay - after 90 days
• Company matching 401k retirement program - after 90 days

Environmental Commitment

The hired individual is expected to enthusiastically support Operation Clean Sweep, specifically preventing pellet, flake, and powder loss into the environment and ensuring any spills are swiftly and effectively cleaned up.