CLAYTON RAIL OPERATORS (NIGHT SHIFT)

Pattison Company; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (160 hours first year)

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Health, Dental, Vision & Life

Job summary

Pattison Company in Clayton, Iowa, is seeking Rail Loadout Operators to join our team. You will help prepare and stage railcars, monitor loading processes, and ensure shipments meet quality and safety standards.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering competitive wages, full benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a well-established company.

Qualifications

• English proficiency (verbal and written).
• Ability to stand 6-12 hours on uneven surfaces; bending or stooping.
• Work up to 12-hour shifts as needed.
• Climb ladders, operate machinery, and work at heights.
• Wear a half-mask respirator as required.
• Lift 60 to 80 lbs without assistance.
• Work in outdoor environments and extreme weather.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to enter/track data.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, load, and inspect railcars.
• Clean, inspect, and prepare railcars for return.
• Secure railcar doors for safe transport of materials.
• Verify quality of loaded materials prior to shipment.
• Operate, inspect, lubricate, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Assist in quarry and plant operations, including shoveling material.
• Record shipment and quality data in Excel and other software.

Skills

English proficiency

Stamina for long shifts

Lifting heavy objects

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

CLAYTON RAIL OPERATORS (DAY SHIFT)

Full Time HEADQUARTERS- CLAYTON, IOWA, Garnavillo, IA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1080

Salary Range: $22.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Rail Loadout Operator

Location: Clayton, Iowa
Wage: $22.00/hour starting wage, increases based on experience

Schedule: Monday- Friday primarily, some weekend work will be required. Day Shift- 6am-6pm

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Position Summary

Pattison Company is seeking Rail Loadout Operators to join our team in Clayton, Iowa. These operators play a critical role in ensuring efficient and accurate rail shipments of our high-quality aggregate materials and silica sand across the country. Rail Loadout Operators are responsible for preparing and staging railcars, monitoring loading processes, and ensuring that all shipments meet company quality and safety standards.

This is a career opportunity to work with a well-established company that offers competitive wages, full benefits, and room for advancement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform rail-related tasks, including preparing, loading, and inspecting railcars.
• Clean, inspect, and prepare railcars for return.
• Secure railcar doors to ensure safe and compliant transport of loaded materials.
• Verify and maintain quality standards of loaded materials before shipment.
• Operate, inspect, lubricate, and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Assist in the quarry and plant operations as needed, including shoveling material.
• Accurately input data into Excel spreadsheets and other software to track shipments and quality control measures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• English proficiency (both verbal and written).
• Ability to stand for 6-12 hours on uneven sandy/rocky surfaces and perform tasks that require bending or stooping.
• Work up to 12-hour shifts as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders, operate machinery, and work at heights.
• Wear a half-mask respirator for extended periods as required.
• Lift 60 to 80 lbs. without mechanical assistance.
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments and extreme weather conditions.
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to accurately enter and track data.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Education & Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge required (experience with Excel is a plus).

Certifications & Licenses

• MSHA Part 48 certification required (Training available on-site).
• Valid driver’s license required for all Pattison Company employees unless deemed non-essential to the position by HR.

Pattison Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (160 hours in the first year)
• Company-sponsored Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Affordable Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching (eligible at age 18)
• Training and career advancement opportunities

Pattison Company is committed to employee growth and career development. We provide internal and external training to help employees advance within the company.

Additional Information

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes including a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug test as permitted or required by applicable law.

Pattison Company, LLC, is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with the ADA and applicable state law, including the Iowa Civil Rights Act.

For additional assistance call [phone] and ask for Human Resources.