Transload Specialist

Progressive Rail Inc. is a short-line freight railroad that provides cost-effective shipping and transloading options to over 300 customers across a wide variety of industries. Our main office is headquartered in Lakeville, MN, with several other owned and operating railway locations across multiple states. Progressive Rail, Inc. is looking to hire a Transload Specialist for our Bloomington, MN location. Hours will either be 6:00 am to 2:00 pm or 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

Load/unload freight from rail to truck and truck to rail by processing and loading order requests, pulling materials, and placing orders in delivery area. Trained in Hazmat, ensuring compliance and safety with Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Material (Hazmat) regulations. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Loading and unloading of bulk material freight from rail to truck and truck to rail. Retrieves stock materials to complete customer orders. Building loads for delivery requests. Perform efficient and safe operation of equipment. Operate heavy equipment, including a forklift, skid steer (bobcat), and frontend loader. Maintains quality customer service by following organization standards. Keeps management informed of any delays or discrepancies. Maintains safe and clean work environment in warehouse and yard. Complies with standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintain accurate inventory counts. Acquires and maintains technical and hazmat knowledge by attending training, provided by the Company, as required by statute. Ability to safely handle hazardous material, including flammable & corrosive products Ability to work independently and cohesively with other team members. May perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications:

Prior industrial forklift experience highly preferred. Ability to operate forklift, skid steer (bobcat), and a frontend loader. Ability to lift up to 85 pounds. Knowledgeable of material handling and warehouse processes Strong attention to detail. Verbal and written communication, computer and keyboarding skills Certified Hazardous Materials Specialists not required but a plus. Ability to transload truck and railcars:

• Open and close railcar doors
• Uncable and cable lumber cars
• Ascend and descend railcars; must be comfortable 10-20 feet off the ground.

Ability to work in various weather conditions (rain, heat, snow, etc.) We offer a competitive wage and benefits package including 401k with a company match, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00

• $52,500.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you comfortable completing a drug and background check upon offer? Note

• This includes marijuana and medical marijuana.

Do you have reliable transportation? Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job with, or without, accommodations?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Forklift:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person Transload Specialist 2.5 2.5 out of 5 stars 2001 94th Street West, Minneapolis, MN 55431 $40,000

• $52,500 a year
• Full-time Progressive Rail Incorporated 10 reviews $40,000
• $52,500 a year
• Full-time Progressive Rail Inc.

is a short-line freight railroad that provides cost-effective shipping and transloading options to over 300 customers across a wide variety of industries. Our main office is headquartered in Lakeville, MN, with several other owned and operating railway locations across multiple states. Progressive Rail, Inc. is looking to hire a Transload Specialist for our Bloomington, MN location. Hours will either be 6:00 am to 2:00 pm or 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

Load/unload freight from rail to truck and truck to rail by processing and loading order requests, pulling materials, and placing orders in delivery area. Trained in Hazmat, ensuring compliance and safety with Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Material (Hazmat) regulations. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Loading and unloading of bulk material freight from rail to truck and truck to rail. Retrieves stock materials to complete customer orders. Building loads for delivery requests. Perform efficient and safe operation of equipment. Operate heavy equipment, including a forklift, skid steer (bobcat), and frontend loader. Maintains quality customer service by following organization standards. Keeps management informed of any delays or discrepancies. Maintains safe and clean work environment in warehouse and yard. Complies with standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintain accurate inventory counts. Acquires and maintains technical and hazmat knowledge by attending training, provided by the Company, as required by statute. Ability to safely handle hazardous material, including flammable & corrosive products Ability to work independently and cohesively with other team members. May perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications:

Prior industrial forklift experience highly preferred. Ability to operate forklift, skid steer (bobcat), and a frontend loader. Ability to lift up to 85 pounds. Knowledgeable of material handling and warehouse processes Strong attention to detail. Verbal and written communication, computer and keyboarding skills Certified Hazardous Materials Specialists not required but a plus. Ability to transload truck and railcars:

• Open and close railcar doors
• Uncable and cable lumber cars
• Ascend and descend railcars; must be comfortable 10-20 feet off the ground.

Ability to work in various weather conditions (rain, heat, snow, etc.) We offer a competitive wage and benefits package including 401k with a company match, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00

• $52,500.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you comfortable completing a drug and background check upon offer? Note

• This includes marijuana and medical marijuana.

Do you have reliable transportation? Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job with, or without, accommodations?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Forklift:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person