Night Shift Rail Loadout Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Texas; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid vacation, sick leave, and paidhol

Life insurance

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in the United States is seeking a rail loadout operator to safely load aggregate into railcars according to production schedules. You will inspect equipment and work areas, monitor processes, and maintain precise production and shipment records.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and teamwork within a fast-paced industrial environment. Training on rail loading systems and safety protocols will be provided, with opportunities to contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to operate equipment, monitor processes, and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate rail loadout systems and load aggregate into railcars.
• Inspect railcars, loading equipment, and work areas for safety and efficiency.
• Monitor loadout processes and keep accurate production, inventory, and shipment records.
• Perform routine housekeeping and basic maintenance to support reliability.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and transportation teams to meet shipping requirements.

Skills

Safety focus

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Tools

Rail loading equipment

Job description

Safely operate rail loadout systems and equipment to load aggregate products into railcars according to production schedules.

Inspect railcars, loading equipment, and work areas to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Monitor loadout processes and maintain accurate production, inventory, and shipment records.

Perform routine housekeeping, basic maintenance, and equipment inspections to support operational reliability.

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and transportation teams to meet customer and shipping requirements.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures.

Ability to operate equipment, monitor processes, and troubleshoot operational issues effectively.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and product quality standards.

Effective communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn and apply rail loading systems, processes, and technology.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check.

Must be authorized to work in the United States and comply with all company policies and safety requirements.

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

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and working on uneven surfaces throughout the shift.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and performing repetitive physical tasks.

Ability to work at heights and around moving mechanical equipment while maintaining situational awareness.

Capability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and perform essential job functions in varying outdoor weather conditions.

What We Offer

Starting Pay $24.15 per hour DOE

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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As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.