Rail Operator

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma/GED
• •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
• •Fundamental PC skills
• •Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more
• •Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
• •Must be able to work at heights
• •Must be able to manage confined space entry
• •Must be able to withstand extended periods of walking and standing
• •Must be able to bend
• •Must be able to work in remote areas of the plant
• •Must be able to work in confined spaces
• •Must be able to work in areas with wet floors
• •Must be able to work in areas with high volume of noise
• •Must be able to work with gases, vapors, dust, odors and flammable liquids
• •Must be able to work with regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions
• •Must be able to work in a Safety Sensitive position
• •Must be able to work in Continuous 24/7 plant operation
• •Must be able to comply with governmental and company policies, regulations, and standards
• •Must be able to follow established laboratory procedures
• •Must be able to work independently on routine duties
• •Must be able to consult with supervisor on any problems
• •Must be able to ensure unsafe product working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable
• •Must be able to ensure employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work
• •Must be able to ensure area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and product safe manner
• •Must be able to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• •Must be able to interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public
• •Must be able to work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company
• •Must be able to operate in a fully responsible manner
• •Must be able to comply with the law and Company policy
• •Must be able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
• •Must be able to complete tasks assigned by the Superintendents and Shift Supervisors
• •Must be able to actively participate in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures, development and maintenance and continuous improvement efforts
• •Must be able to actively participate in job-related training as required
• •Must be able to use hand tools
• •Must be able to use a computer for entering data into electronic data system and control operating equipment
• •Must be able to use occupational health and safety testing equipment (e.g., air monitors) in compliance with OSHA regulations
• •Must be able to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
• •Must be able to extend regular working hours occasionally to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies
• •Must be able to prepare railcars for loading and unloading of product
• •Must be able to move railcars into position to be loaded
• •Must be able to perform general maintenance of switch engines and track
• •Must be able to inspect and clean of railcars
• •Must be able to prepare railcars for switching with the rail road
• •Must be able to operate and maintain the rail engines in good working order
• •Must be able to notify superiors of rail engine or rail yard issues
• •Must be able to ensure work area is kept free from safety hazards
• •Must be able to ensure all applicable Company standards and government regulations are complied with
• •Must be able to ensure all applicable Company and government regulations are complied with
• •Must be able to ensure timely delivery of all handled products
• •Must be able to ensure final products are not contaminated with foreign material
• •Must be able to ensure the safe and efficient operation to meet facility needs and production goals
• •Must be able to ensure all applicable requirements are adhered to
• •Must be able to ensure area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and product safe manner
• •Must be able to ensure unsafe product working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable
• •Must be able to follow established laboratory procedures to ensure the safe and efficient operation to meet facility needs and production goals
• •Must be able to work independently on routine duties but consults with supervisor on any problems
• •Must be able to comply with governmental and company policies, regulations, and standards to ensure compliance
• •Must be able to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• •Must be able to interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public
• •Must be able to work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company
• •Must be able to operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy
• •Must be able to maintain good working knowledge of Quality and Product Safety policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to
• •Must be able to ensure employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work
• •Must be able to ensure area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and product safe manner
• •Must be able to ensure unsafe product working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable
• •Must be able to follow established laboratory procedures to ensure the safe and efficient operation to meet facility needs and production goals
• •Must be able to work independently on routine duties but consults with supervisor on any problems
• •Must be able to comply with governmental and company policies, regulations, and standards to ensure compliance

Desired Qualifications

• •Technical degree
• •Locomotive Engineer