Warehouse Rail Associate

Come join a winning Team! Since 1970, Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry. Our strategic locations, modern systems, and dedicated employees allow us to provide custom-tailored logistical solutions to fulfill the most challenging needs of our customers. Plastic Express operates from 22 full-service facilities, more than 40 bulk terminals, and 52 railcar terminals offering more than 8,500 railcar spots across the country. We are located near 9 major ports in the U.S. and rely heavily on our rail infrastructure to handle imports/exports as well as regional distribution. At many of our sites, we also handle non-plastic commodities, including paper rolls, steel, building materials, and other dry bulk materials. Plastic Express owns and operates roughly 250 trucks, with approximately 250 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution. Our goal has always been to exceed our customers' expectations, and our "can-do" attitude is what differentiates us from the competition.

About the Role

With reporting responsibilities to the Rail or Production Manager, this position is directly responsible for performing essential rail functions in a safety-sensitive and production environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Operate Rail Mover and perform light maintenance
• Train new staff when requested
• Record keeping and communication of issues with Management
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be added or deleted at any time
• Annual Rail Certification will be required
• Support all facets of Operation Clean Sweep, ensuring efforts to prevent pellet, flake, and powder loss into the environment and swift cleanup of any spills

Requirements

• Previous rail experience is preferred
• Must be able to safely operate a rail king and pass site rail king certification
• Minimum education required is a high school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

• Perform physical labor such as lifting up to 55 lbs., moving up to 250 pounds, climbing ladders, operating control panels, and working with hand tools
• Use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear
• Possess vision abilities required for close visual confirmation of finely printed documents, distance vision to safely identify objects or markings, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus at any safe working distance

Skills

• Ability to think independently and make decisions in the company’s best interest
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Multi-task oriented with the ability to handle many activities simultaneously
• Ability to work overtime, long hours, weekends, and holidays

Schedule

This is a full-time position with days and nights up to 12-hour shifts at times.

Benefits

• 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