Rail Loader: Hands-On Freight Loading & Car Prep

Wallenius Wilhelmsen group; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance options

Company-matching 401(k) plan

Company paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

On-the-job training

Discounts on attractions, automotive,旅

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is seeking a Rail Loader to perform hands-on duties moving vehicles onto and within railcars, preparing cars for shipment, and maintaining equipment. The role requires physical strength, comfort with heights, and prior rail or mechanical experience.

You will operate safely in a fast-paced environment with daily varied tasks. The position emphasizes responsibility, quality standards, and adherence to safety practices while handling rail equipment and assisting with

Qualifications

• Rail department or mechanical experience preferred.
• Physically able to safely lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work within the confined spaces of a railcar and at heights up to 20 ft.

Responsibilities

• Prepare railcars for shipment, opening and closing railcar doors, setting bridge plates, blowing trash out of railcars, chocking vehicles, chock replacement.
• Load and unload vehicles onto railcars in compliance with company quality standards.
• Ensure vehicles are properly spaced within the rail, secure vehicles according to customer standards onto outbound railcars.
• Maintain buck loader/ramps, lubricating railcars, graphite door tracks, and other moving mechanical parts.
• Conduct monthly inspections on bridge plates and paint bridge plates as needed.

Skills

Rail experience

Mechanical background

Physically fit

Safety-conscious

Tools

Rail equipment

Job description

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is seeking a Rail Loader to perform hands-on duties moving vehicles onto and within railcars, preparing cars for shipment, and maintaining equipment. The role requires physical strength, comfort with heights, and prior rail or mechanical experience.

You will operate safely in a fast-paced environment with daily varied tasks. The position emphasizes responsibility, quality standards, and adherence to safety practices while handling rail equipment and assisting with