Rail Operations Lead & Safety Coach

Wallenius Wilhelmsen group; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Company paid life insurance

Disability coverage

On-the-job training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen in Freeport, Texas is seeking a Rail Lead to oversee daily rail loading operations, coach the team, and uphold safety and quality standards in a dynamic outdoor setting. The role requires leading by example and owning results while ensuring efficient vehicle movement by rail.

You will train and guide staff, perform inspections, coordinate with supervisors, and ensure compliance with PET standards and company policies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Rail loading or related operations.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, or training experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, customers and other departments.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepare railcars for shipment by opening/closing doors, setting bridge plates, chocking vehicles, and chock replacement.
• Load and unload vehicles onto railcars following quality standards.
• Ensure vehicles are properly spaced and secured for outbound railcars.
• Use power tools for metal cutting as required.
• Maintain buck loaders/ramps and perform daily inspections.
• Conduct monthly inspections on bridge plates and paint as needed.
• Assist Supervisors with leading, training, coaching, and assigning work.
• Audit processes, procedures and resolve issues.
• Ensure all work complies with quality and PET standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Coaching/Training

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Wallenius Wilhelmsen in Freeport, Texas is seeking a Rail Lead to oversee daily rail loading operations, coach the team, and uphold safety and quality standards in a dynamic outdoor setting. The role requires leading by example and owning results while ensuring efficient vehicle movement by rail.

You will train and guide staff, perform inspections, coordinate with supervisors, and ensure compliance with PET standards and company policies in a fast-paced environment.