Transload Operator I

Position Summary

Transload Operator oversees bulk material loading and unloading from trucks and railcars. Position will use equipment to perform duties including, transloaders, wheel loaders, conveyors and truck unloaders. Position will also have scale house responsibilities, including weighing trucks, issuing bills of lading, record keeping and communicating with truck drivers.

This is a continuous sourced position; it does not imply that the job is actively open. However, if you interested, we would appreciate hearing from you. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Works safely, adheres to health and safety rules and uses appropriate PPE.
• Follows directions and completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Performs general labor activities including, but is not limited to, cleaning under tail pulleys and high build up areas, ensuring belts are tracking properly, and any other tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Operates and maintains equipment properly, including wheel loaders, transloaders, conveyors and truck unloaders.
• Previous experience in a rail yard, rail car moving or similar environment preferred
• Performs pre-shift inspections of equipment.
• Maintains daily scale operations; recording outbound weights, generates tickets, daily records.
• Communicates process malfunctions or irregularities to supervisors.
• Performs general equipment upkeep and critical checks as directed by supervisor.
• Assists maintenance technicians in performing routine maintenance and repairs including greasing, belt changes and equipment adjustments as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Sufficient education to make appropriate arithmetic equations and complete written documentation and records; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics.
• Must be able to read and be proficient with simple math.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, using both written and spoken forms of communication.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work with close supervision.
• Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have high safety standards for self and others.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling; climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant finger dexterity necessary 75 pounds of weight from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day)
• Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses, hard hat and steel toe boots must be worn at all times. Hearing, respiratory and/or fall protection equipment must be worn when required.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Dietzler is an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Dietzler is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Dietzler is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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