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Sirius Staffing

Rail Car Operator

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A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.

$39,343 / year median in Alabama

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Sirius Staffing is seeking a Rail Car Operator for a contract with the potential to go permanent opportunity in Theodore, AL. Please contact us today for more information.
Schedule:
Work 12-hour shifts 5a to 5pm (7 days on, 7 off)
Rate:
28.00/hr. The logistics Rail Operator position is responsible for all rail car movement onsite, including raw materials and finished products. These responsibilities include the weighing and inspection of inbound cars, movement of cars to site storage, movement of cars to and from the plant location, weighing and shipping of outbound rail cars, and rail track/switch reliability. All movements must be tracked and the logistics tracking tools must be maintained for any relevant information, and site inventory accuracy.
Responsibilities:
Switching plantsTake cars to and from plant loading station areasVerify loading equipment is disconnectedAligning track switches in the correct position for entry and exitCheck safety equipment: wheel chocks, derailer, hand brakesComplete 360 walk-around Weighing and InspectionsWeigh inbound and outbound cars via rail scaleMaintain Weighmaster certificate statusInspect inbound car safety components such as wheels, trucks, brake assemblies, underframe, safety apCheck hazard placards Sorting/Cutting CarsAnalyze the storage yard to determine the proper placement of inbound carsManage storage yard to keep first in first out method available to avoid demurrageCut out special request cars Filling out PaperworkMaintain scale ticket recordsMaintain BOL's for outbound rail carsMaintain sump log recordsMaintain switching spreadsheet Updating Computer RecordsEnter billing for outbound rail cars within CSX systemUpdate logistics inventory tools to maintain car location accuracyReceive and communicate to BOL's about rail car requestsComplete site trainingComplete tare weight check of locomotive Meeting CSXBe primary representative for weekend services by CSXEnsure outbound cars are in complianceEnsure service is ready to take place QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDCandidates MUST have 1-2 years exp with rail car/short line (Rail car experience Setting/cutting carsMoving cars to and from the plant loading stationRail switching Manage storage yardWork 12 hour shifts (7 days on, 7 off) Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. #ind2