Laborer - Railcar Oil Processor and/or Cleaning Crew

Job Title: Laborer - Railcar Oil Processor and/or Cleaning Crew 

Job Description:

This position is responsible for the loading/unloading and/or cleaning of trailers/railcars. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be required to:

• Load/Unload Trailers/Railcars and Transload from rail/trailer/tanks
• Transfer product
• Maintain hoses and equipment in proper working order and report when repairs or replacement are needed
• Retrieve product samples following proper procedures
• Cook product to proper temperatures
• Adjust pH to specifications
• Separate material (water, interphase, oil) to proper storage area
• Monitor all chemical levels and control inventory
• Neutralize waste water by adjusting pH to proper specifications
• Move waste water from cookers to vertical tank, separate material, neutralize & move to storage
• Saponifies soap-stock and moves material to railcar
• Run equipment in a safe manner and wear Protective Equipment at all times
• Maintain a productive working environment
• Heat Product
• Perform Inbound/Outbound Inspections
• Take pictures of entire trailer/car (External & Internal)
• Prepare product or material for movement out of railcar; this may include adding low pH water and/or steam
• Properly attach hoses and pumps to railcars/trailers to transfer product or material
• Power wash, spin, shovel inside of railcars using proper procedures
• Disconnect/close railcars/trailers and properly seal for transport
• Know GMP guidelines and follow proper procedures for food grade railcars
• Complete documentation legibly accurately and in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with management and team to ensure work is completed in timely manner
• Promote a safe work environment following company policy, safety rules and OSHA standards for the facility
• Consistently maintain a clean work environment per company and industry standards
• This position may require overtime and you must be available for nights, weekends and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual will possess the following knowledge, characteristics, skills and/or abilities:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to use power washer and other equipment
• Ability to work in confined spaces (railcar) for extended period of time
• Must be able to follow instructions & follow proper procedures
• Ability to properly hook up and disconnect hoses
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships 

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Requires long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, and entering into confined spaces and elevated surfaces
• Climb ladders while maintaining 3 points of contact
• Required to exert up to 80 pounds of force regularly
• Thorough understanding of the MSDS’s, company safety policies / practices, and proper use of identified PPE which may involve protective clothing, sleeves, hard hats, foot protection, eye / ear protection, respirator use, etc.
• Physical environment requires the employee to work outside in all weather conditions

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.