What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Transload Operator position at SMS RAIL SERVICE INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Logan Township, NJ
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: General Labor
Description
The Chemical Transload Operator will utilize transload equipment within the rail yard, loading and unloading Hazardous and Non-Hazardous materials. The operator will be responsible for transferring products from railcars to tank trailers etc.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare equipment for product transfer.
- Climb onto the top and crawl underneath railcars to inspect railcars and transload materials.
- Perform safe and efficient transfer of products from railcars to tank trailers etc.
- Responsible for the operation as it relates to; compressors, auxiliary, equipment, engines, pump stations, pumps, valves, tanks, pipelines, and other related equipment.
- Comply with PPE (personal protective equipment) requirements and dress code.
- Guage and record trailer weight.
- Perform general inspection and monitoring of related equipment. Report equipment abnormalities or failures immediately to supervisor.
- Ensure the safe and proper handling, documentation, and security of goods during the transfer process.
- Complete all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and with federal, state and local regulations.
- Transfers take place outside in all weather-trans loaders will work in inclement weather.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to work outside much of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions.
- Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
- Must be available for shift work when applicable, overtime when required and must be available to respond during working and non-working hours as required.
- Must be able to work as a team, take direction and follow work rules as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed.
- Ability to learn, apply and adhere to rail yard policies.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License