Rail Loader & Processor: Hands-On Vehicle Handling

Wallenius Wilhelmsen group; Canton (MS); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is seeking a Rail Loader in Canton, Mississippi. The role involves preparing railcars for shipment, loading/unloading vehicles, and ensuring proper spacing and security of vehicles on outbound railcars.

You will perform minor repairs and lubrication of railcar components, with monthly bridge plate inspections. The job requires prior rail or mechanical experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, work at heights up to 20 feet 2 inches, and comfort working in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous rail department or mechanical experience preferred.
• Physically able to safely lift 50 lbs. at shoulder level.
• Able to work within the confined spaces of a railcar and work at heights of 20 feet 2 inches.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Walk and stand much of your day.
• Must be able to perform repetitive, bending, stomping and hitting chocks to secure vehicles to railcars, able to walk, kneel, crouch and twist throughout the day.

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.
• Perform repair and maintenance work- welding, metal cutting, etc.
• Maintain buck loader/ramps-lubing railcars, graphite door tracks, and other moving mechanical parts, etc.
• Conduct monthly inspections on bridge plates and paint bridge plates as needed

Skills

Rail/Mechanical experience

Physical strength

Work at heights

Valid Driver's License

Weather readiness

Stamina walking/standing

Tools

Welding equipment

Metal cutting tools

Bridge plate maintenance

Railcar lubricating parts

Job description

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is seeking a Rail Loader in Canton, Mississippi. The role involves preparing railcars for shipment, loading/unloading vehicles, and ensuring proper spacing and security of vehicles on outbound railcars.

You will perform minor repairs and lubrication of railcar components, with monthly bridge plate inspections. The job requires prior rail or mechanical experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, work at heights up to 20 feet 2 inches, and comfort working in all weather conditions.