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What they do
A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.
$38,268 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
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Position range in Texas $41k
- $65k Per Year Railcar Loaders
COASTAL BEND STAFFING LLC
Occupation:
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Location:
Lolita, TX
- 77971
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Rotating Shift
Posted:
05/20/2026
Positions available: 4
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
09/03/2026
Expires:
11/04/2026
Job #: 17017381
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent DL
Required Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Shift
Rotating Shift Benefits Help for .
Objective:
Prepare rail cars for shipment to customers.
Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver license Recommend a High School diploma or equivalent Good language, reading and writing skills Good literacy level to handle shipment schedules and associated paperwork
Training:
Will require training in all company policies and procedures after hire. Will also be trained in client company policies and procedures relating to rail operations and rail car loading.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect and verify cleanliness of received rail cars.
- Perform interior inspections of railcar to insure no defects on liner.
- Will perform cleaning of each compartment of rail car to insure no contamination of intended product to be loaded.
- Will certify that railcar is approved for loading as per facility and client expectations.
- Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
- Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
- Operate loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
- Verify tank car, hopper car, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
- Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks, and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses.
- Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
- Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks and or silos, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
- Start pumps and adjust valves or cables to regulate the flow of products to vessels, using knowledge of loading procedures.
- Seal outlet valves on tank cars, hopper cars, and trucks.
- Lower gauge rods into tanks or read meters to verify contents, temperatures, and volumes of liquid loads.
- Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
- Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
- Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
- Test vessels for leaks, damage, and defects, and repair or replace defective parts as necessary.
- Unload cars containing liquids by connecting hoses to outlet plugs and pumping compressed air into cars to force liquids into storage tanks.
- Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
- Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles.
- Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
- Clean interiors of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzles.
- Operate locomotive to move and position railcar under specific spout.
- Verify visually zero contamination of railcar during loading process.
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures relating to job task.
- Will maintain area THM.
- Other duties as assigned. Important Abilities
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
- Processing Information
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Scheduling Work and Activities
- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
- Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies
- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Developing and Building Teams
- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Thinking Creatively
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. Background check and drug screen required TWIC and drug screen(hair follicle ) required Pay to be discussed at interview Benefits at CBS at Formosa site only
- Medical/Health Insurance Plan
- Overtime Hours Available
- Other Insurance Plans
- Vacation Leave + Paid Holidays
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance