RAIL MATERIAL HANDLER - (SEASONAL)

Knife River Corporation

Bismarck (ND)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Part time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account
401(k) with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
8 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Years of Service Recognition
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a Rail Material Handler for a seasonal position in North Dakota. You will move freight and materials from railcars to trucks, often using heavy equipment. Benefits continue year round, and the role emphasizes safety, training, and compliance with OSHA/DOT regulations.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, performing preventive maintenance, keeping records, and maintaining a clean yard while following company policies and safety rules.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays

Responsibilities

  • Move freight, stock and other materials by hand or using heavy equipment.
  • Load or unload railcars or trucks by operating heavy equipment and/or hand tools.
  • Maintain and clean vehicles, machinery and other equipment and recommend safety improvements.
  • Ensure safety and regulatory compliance including attending training.
  • Keep records of materials received and keep the facility yard clean and organized.

Skills

Safety procedures
Heavy equipment operation
Flexible shifts
Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver license

Job description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year round.

This position is responsible for moving freight, stock, or other materials over short distances from railcars to trucks.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

  • Uses safe work procedures that comply with safety policies and regulations.
  • Move freight, stock and other materials by hand or by using heavy equipment. Drive vehicles or operate machines or equipment to complete work assignments or to assist workers in a safe and efficient manner while complying with all federal, state, local and company policies.
  • Assist in performing or scheduling repairs or preventive maintenance of vehicles or other equipment. Sometimes performing these at elevated platforms with heavy tools.
  • Load or unload railcars or trucks by operating heavy equipment and/or hand tools.
  • Unloads and inspects incoming materials and verifies receipts.
  • Keeps records of materials received.
  • Keeps facility yard clean and organized.
  • Maintain & clean vehicles, machinery and other equipment and recommends safety improvements.
  • Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)As a successful Rail Material Handler, you will have:

  • High School diploma or General Education Degree, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays

BENEFITS:

  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Years of Service Recognition
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
  • Critical Illness Plan
  • Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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