Rail Loadout Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. is seeking an on-site rail loading operator to safely load materials into railcars. You will monitor loading processes, inspect equipment for quality, and coordinate with rail crews, plant personnel, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.

This role requires attention to detail, strong teamwork, and mechanical aptitude to identify and report issues. Commitment to safety and reliability is essential in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Rail loading

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

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

• 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 and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.