Job Information
Savage Industrial Rail Loader in Gregory, Texas
Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.
These are some of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
Opportunities for Growth
$150 annual Steel-toe boot allowance
We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
Paid Holidays
Profit Sharing
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
Position Overview:
The successful Rail Car Loader candidate can be either a current rail facility operator or someone with a willingness to learn new skills and abide by the extensive training and direction Savage will provide. The Rail Car Loaders will switch and load rail cars safely and timely within our customer's new, state of the art, industrial facility in Gregory, Texas while d elivering “worry-free consistency” to our Customer by safely and efficiently loading railcars with different grades of Polyethylene plastics.
Here is what you will be doing:
Responsible for the daily required volume of railcar loading, with safe associated railcar movement in the loading area at the Savage Gregory, TX, operation
Understand and follow Savage rail operating procedures and policies based on extensive classroom and field training
Operate a locomotive\ Trackmobile – Savage will provide training and certification
Operate on ground as switchman- Savage will provide training and certification
Work in all areas of the loading building performing several tasks:
Operating loading equipment
Recording loading activities in a Customer computer system
Thoroughly inspecting railcars before they are loaded for quality control purposes
Taking accurate samples of product from each car, labeling and organizing with provided materials
Performing pre-shift maintenance walk downs of the entire loading system
Requirements of a successful Rail Car Loader:
Works safely at all times
Ability to attend and pass all training associated with job related coursework. This includes but is not limited to: OSHA, HazMat and FRA related courses
An understanding and willingness to act on communication and direction – the time windows that loads will need to be executed in to meet the needs of the facility will require close teamwork with the terminal master and washing/loading supervisor
Experience in the rail industry is preferred but not required if willing to adhere to Savage rail training and best practices
Heavy equipment experience a plus
Ability to work alternating 3-4, 4-3 shifts on a 24 hour schedule that will include holidays and weekends
Can read, write, and understand English
High School Graduate or GED equivalent
Here are some of the physical requirements of this role:
Railcar loaders will work both indoors and outdoors every day and as a result will be exposed to the elements. Over half the time work will be in a covered area.
Railcar loader must be able to do the following:
Climb on and off railcars and locomotives safely
Climb stairs at least 10-20 times in a given shift
Operate railcar hand brakes
Operate rail switches
Must be able to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
Should also have the ability to use basic hand tools
Work rotating shifts, schedules, and overtime when needed
Additional Information:
A complete job description is available upon request
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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Job Details
Job Family Skilled Player
Pay Type Hourly
