Transload Operator

Here is what you will be doing: 

• Daily unloading of materials from trailers and rail cars
• Operate or learn to operate rail car loading systems and equipment
• Ability to perform work safely and productively
• Enforces safety policies and procedures with other Team Members and visitors
• Assist with other duties within the facility (general maintenance, landscape upkeep, and painting)
• Manage customer orders and inventory systems.
• Answer phones and assisting with customer needs
• Accountable for all office functions by maintaining control of ability to meet customer expectations
• Monitor Emails throughout day for order status changes/additions, other customer needs
• Enter customer orders and railcar shipments in Savage systems inventory and have verified prior to railcar/truck arrivals by another employee
• Faxing/emailing of Bill of Ladings to customers and designated parties (as required)
• Prepare documentation for truck arrivals and departures (Bill of Lading, Truck Arrival Checklist).
• Contact carriers to schedule pick up times
• Inform customers of impacts to deliveries

Requirements of a successful Transload Operator:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent 
• Read, write, and understand English
• Capable to learn how to operate and maintain railcar/trans-loading equipment (e.g., Hoses, portable conveyors, transfer pumps, portable stair systems, small to medium-sized equipment, track mobile, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to travel to other transload terminals to assist when necessary; maybe for up to a week at a time.
• Prepare load schedule for next day's loads
• Ensure all railcars’ Inbound and Outbound inspections are completed before filing

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role: 

• Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)
• Physically able to climb up and down railcars/ladders safely
• Willing to receive general safety training
• Willing to work with liquid hazardous and dry bulk materials
• Can carry at least fifty (50) pounds
• In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift)

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