Rail Loader- Fairfax

Rail Loader

Summary of Position:

• To prepare railcars for loading and/or unloading, driving vehicles onto or off of proper railcars, securing vehicles to railcars according to manufacturer and American Association of Railroad standards, and preparing railcars for transportation.

Essential Functions, Duties & Tasks:

• Follow all safety guidelines to ensure job is done in a safe manner as well as attend safety meetings.
• Adhere to all AWC, Customer, and AAR safety standards.
• Install or remove vehicle securement devices.
• Drive vehicles onto or off of rail cars.
• Inspect vehicles for damage.
• Keep Leads, Managers and others informed of significant issues.
• Log processed work into computer program or tracking system as required .
• Meet or exceed established production and quality standards.
• Open or close rail car doors.
• Raise and lower rail car decks.
• Report damage to lead, supervisor, or manager.
• Secure customer vehicles to rail cars by using chains or chocks as required.
• Set bridge plates & Buck Ramp/operate loading ramps.
• Store chocks or chains.
• Verify VINs using work orders and technological equipment.
• Visually verifies that vehicle is damage free.
• Will utilize updated technological equipment as it becomes available.
• Work as part of a team.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned .
• Daily clean up.
• Keep tools maintained and secure.
• May use track mobile or com-a-long.
• Notify supervisor of any workplace hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Participate in facility safety efforts by attending monthly safety meetings, report accidents and injuries on appropriate forms, and communicates the procedure to all appropriate customers/vendors and AWC personnel.
• Read, understand, and utilize VIN numbers, repair orders, purchase orders, and other documents to complete work.
• Understand AWC policies.
• Upkeep and maintenance of work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to adhere to strict quality and production standards without variance.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at a height approximately 15 feet above the ground.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Ability to interact with others effectively; work as a team; good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to judge distances.
• Ability to keep confidential any work documents seen or conversations heard during performance of job duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds over head.
• Ability to pass Safe Driving, Rail and Buck Ramp quiz with 80%or better.
• Ability to push, pull, or carry up to 85 pounds.
• Ability to read and understand SDS.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to write, read, and comprehend basic English.
• Able to drive both standard and automatic automobiles.

Education, Experience & Minimum Requirements:

• Follow directions, both written and verbal.
• Good visual ability and auditory ability.
• Knowledge of the use of hand tools (i.e., wrenches, screw drivers, ratchets, etc.).
• Must have a good sense of balance.
• Positively represent AWC.
• Understand Company and Customer requirements.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of the use of hand tools (i.e., wrenches, screw drivers, ratchets, etc.).
• Must have a good sense of balance.

Auto Warehousing Company, including its subsidiaries, is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.