Evening Shift Rail Loadout Operator

50061 Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC in Davis, CA, seeks a rail loadout operator to safely load aggregates into railcars and support production schedules.

You will perform pre-shift inspections, coordinate railcar movements with teammates, maintain loadout records, and contribute to housekeeping and continuous improvement efforts.

Starting pay is $23.81 per hour DOE; benefits include 401(k) with company contributions, medical/dental/vision, HSAs, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate industrial equipment in a production environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate rail loadout equipment to load aggregate materials into railcars accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and monitor equipment performance to ensure reliable operations.
• Coordinate railcar movement and loading activities with team members to meet production and shipping schedules.
• Maintain accurate loadout records, reports, and inventory documentation.
• Support housekeeping, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a safe and productive operation.

Skills

Rail equipment operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

PPE usage

Inventory systems

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely operate rail loadout equipment to load aggregate materials into railcars accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and monitor equipment performance to ensure reliable operations.
• Coordinate railcar movement and loading activities with team members to meet production and shipping schedules.
• Maintain accurate loadout records, reports, and inventory documentation.
• Support housekeeping, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a safe and productive operation.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate industrial equipment and work in a production environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional team members.
• Capability to perform physically demanding work and adapt to changing operational priorities.

Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces while following established safety procedures.
• Ability to wear and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Ability to maintain situational awareness and safely perform duties during extended periods of physical activity.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check. Successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.

Work Environment

Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• Starting pay $23.81 per hour DOE (depending on experience)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays
• Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.