Rail Loadout Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA

HRA & FSA

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is looking for a Rail Loadout Operator to join our Georgia-based operations. You will safely load materials into railcars, monitor processes, and coordinate with rail crews and plant staff to keep freight moving efficiently.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a challenging industrial setting, with benefits and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Safe operation and monitoring of rail loading equipment and systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in material handling.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate rail loadout systems to safely and efficiently load materials into railcars.
• Monitor loading processes and inspect equipment to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Coordinate with rail crews, plant personnel, and logistics teams to maintain smooth operations.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operating procedures while supporting production goals.

Skills

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates Rail Loadout Operator

About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

Operate rail loadout systems to safely and efficiently load materials into railcars Monitor loading processes and inspect equipment to ensure quality and accuracy Coordinate with rail crews, plant personnel, and logistics teams to maintain smooth operations Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance needs promptly Follow all safety, environmental, and operating procedures while supporting production goals.

What Are We Looking For

Ability to safely operate and monitor rail loading equipment and systems Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in material handling Effective communication and teamwork skills in a fast‑paced environment Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and report operational issues Commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing

Work Environment

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

What We Offer

$22.48 to $26.00 per hour

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 Saving 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


• 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.