Rail Loader- East Liberty

Auto Warehousing Company; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Auto discounts

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick accruals

Bereavement leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Auto Warehousing Company is hiring 5 Full Time Rail Loaders for our East Liberty location. This role involves loading vehicles onto rail cars and securing them for transport at the East Liberty Honda facility. The job is 100% outdoors and days are long, typically Monday through Saturday.

We value safety, reliability, and teamwork. Candidates must be able to work in all weather, pass safety tests, and read/write English.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Commitment to safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles onto rail cars.
• Secure vehicles on rail cars using chocks or chains.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and report findings.
• Train new employees and temporary workers.
• Maintain attendance and positive workplace conduct.
• Work in a high‑volume, outdoor environment.

Skills

English language proficiency

Quality standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid State Driver's license

Job description

Auto Warehousing (AWC) has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years and is North America's leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely, efficiently, with quality and pride. Our Associates are the reason for our success, and developing their talent remains critical to our future.

AWC offers a generous benefits package supporting both physical and mental well-being. Benefits include health insurance associates, spouses, and children; basic life and AD&D insurance; disability; EAP; auto discounts; a 401(k) plan with company contribution; and several voluntary benefits. East Liberty associates have paid holidays, vacation and sick accruals, and bereavement leave.

We are hiring 5 Full Time Rail Loaders for our East Liberty location. This position will be primarily days Monday - Saturday 6a-4p to when the loads are done (usually 8-10 hours). This is very physical work and this is 100% outdoors in all weather.

Summary of Position

This position prepares railcars for loading, drives vehicles onto proper railcars, secures vehicles to railcars according to manufacturer and American Association of Railroad standards, and prepares railcars for transportation at the East Liberty Honda facility .

Essential Functions, Duties and Tasks

• Drive vehicles onto rail cars
• Secure vehicles on the rail cars using chocks or chains
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
• Inspect vehicles for damage
• Report damage to lead, supervisor, or manager
• Train new employees and temporary workers
• Maintain a positive behavior and conduct in the workplace while acting and communicating with other customers, vendors, co-workers, and management
• Able to react to change productively
• Any duties as assigned
• Good and regular attendance
• Ability to work in a variety of situations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to adhere to strict quality standards without variance
• Ability to read and interpret SDS manuals
• Have knowledge of hand tools (i.e., wrenches, screwdrivers, ratchets, etc.)

Education, Experience, and Minimum Requirements

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have and maintain a valid State Driver's license
• Must have a good sense of balance and have the ability to maintain 3 points of contact
• Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to pass the AWC Safe Driving and Rail Safety tests with a 80% or higher accuracy
• Must be able to working in tight spaces when loading vehicles
• Must be able to work at heights approximately 15 feet above the ground
• Maintain a good driving record
• Ability to work at a height approximately 15 feet above the ground
• Ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors in all weather conditions

Auto Warehousing Company, including its subsidiaries, is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities