Rail Loader

Vascor, Ltd.; Cotulla (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

No-cost medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Counseling program

Health Savings/FSA

401K with company match

Yearly company bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

VASCOR, LTD. seeks dependable Rail Loaders to support daily automotive rail yard operations. You will load and unload vehicles from railcars, position them safely, and ensure they are securely fastened for transport.

Responsibilities include placing vehicles, applying brakes and wheel chocks, and reporting any issues. On-the-job training is provided, with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits as part of a safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic driving skills. Valid Driver's License is required.
• Ability to follow instructions and established safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail when handling and securing vehicles.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to completing assigned work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Professional attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Previous railroad, automotive, warehouse, or material-handling experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles from railcars safely and efficiently.
• Identify vehicles designated for loading and move them to and from railcars.
• Properly position and secure vehicles inside railcars.
• Set vehicle hand brakes as required during loading and unloading operations.
• Install wheel chocks to prevent vehicle movement.
• Apply railcar door seals after loading is complete and doors are secured.
• Release railcar hand brakes as required by established procedures.
• Follow all company safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Identify and report quality concerns, potential vehicle damage, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Work cooperatively with team members to meet daily production and customer requirements.
• Support rail loading operations with a production capacity of up to 24 railcars per week, operating five days per week.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Reliability

Customer Focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

VASCOR is seeking dependable and safety-conscious Rail Loaders to support daily automotive rail yard operations. In this role, you will be responsible for loading and unloading vehicles from railcars, positioning vehicles safely, and ensuring they are properly secured for transportation.

Description

Rail Loader

Job Summary

VASCOR is seeking dependable and safety-conscious Rail Loaders to support daily automotive rail yard operations. In this role, you will be responsible for loading and unloading vehicles from railcars, positioning vehicles safely, and ensuring they are properly secured for transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles from railcars safely and efficiently.
• Identify vehicles designated for loading and move them to and from railcars.
• Properly position and secure vehicles inside railcars.
• Set vehicle hand brakes as required during loading and unloading operations.
• Install wheel chocks to prevent vehicle movement.
• Apply railcar door seals after loading is complete and doors are secured.
• Release railcar hand brakes as required by established procedures.
• Follow all company safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Identify and report quality concerns, potential vehicle damage, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Work cooperatively with team members to meet daily production and customer requirements.
• Support rail loading operations with a production capacity of up to 24 railcars per week, operating five days per week.

Skills For Success

• Safety Awareness: Follows procedures to help maintain a safe work environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures vehicles are properly positioned and secured.
• Teamwork: Works effectively with coworkers to complete daily assignments.
• Communication: Communicates operational concerns and follows directions.
• Initiative: Identifies and reports potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
• Reliability: Arrives on time and performs assigned duties responsibly.
• Customer Focus: Helps maintain vehicle quality and meet customer expectations.

Training

On-the-job training will be provided to help you learn the proper procedures for loading and unloading vehicles, securing vehicles in railcars, applying railcar seals, and following required safety practices.

Why Join VASCOR?

Join a team that helps keep automotive transportation moving. This position offers an opportunity to learn specialized rail yard operations, develop new skills, and contribute to a team focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Extensive Benefits and incentive

Weekly pay and competitive benefits including zero cost medical and dental insurance options, vision, counseling program through Springwell Health, Health Savings Program/Flexible Spending Account, 401K with company match and immediate vesting, yearly company bonus and paid time off.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic driving skills. Valid Driver's License is required
• Ability to follow instructions and established safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail when handling and securing vehicles.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to completing assigned work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Professional attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Previous railroad, automotive, warehouse, or material-handling experience is a plus but not required.

Physical Demands

This Position Requires The Following Physical Demands

• Lifting to 25 lbs.1-3 hrs. Throughout the day
• Standing 6-8 hours/day
• Walking, 6-8 hrs./day
• Reach above shoulder level 1-3 hrs./day.
• Bend, Stoop, Squat, and or twist-Repeatedly throughout day.

On The Job The Employee Must

• Have natural or corrected eyesight capable of conducting inspections in varying levels of light.
• Have normal range of hearing, or corrected hearing, to be able to respond to normal workplace sounds including approaching vehicles.

ENVIRONMENTAL

On The Job The Employee

• May be exposed to excessive noise depending on job location and operations in progress
• May be around moving machinery and equipment on a daily basis
• Depending on work location, may be exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
• May be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, chemicals depending on the work location
• May be required to drive motorized equipment depending on the work location
• Potentially walks on uneven ground
• May be required to drive motorized equipment such as golf cart or company vehicle

General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.