Rail Operator

Western Milling; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Western Milling is seeking an experienced bulk receiving operator in Visalia, CA. The role focuses on unloading rail cars, operating locomotives and yard equipment, and ensuring accurate bulk receiving records.

You will also assist with maintenance and cross-train for other rail yard tasks. The position requires punctuality, safety awareness, and the ability to work in a production environment with routine lifting and heavy equipment operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years related experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Basic operating knowledge of augers, belt-driven machinery, elevators, and other equipment used in the production process.

Responsibilities

• Unload bulk commodities from rail cars.
• Operate locomotive, trackmobile, forklift, and other equipment to support production.
• Switch rail cars within rail yard for product offload into receiving pits.
• Maintain radio communication with other rail team members and supervisor.
• Operate augers, belt-driven machinery, and elevators used in the production process.
• Operate various machinery to support production.
• Clean-up leftover product around silos, receiving pits and rails.
• Clear documentation of bulk receiving records and rail car seals to maintain traceability.
• Functionally cross-trained in other support roles.
• Perform routine maintenance of all equipment associated with the rail receiving process.
• Report any observed product quality issues to appropriate manager/supervisor.
• Available for overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis.

Skills

Multitask

Focus under interruptions

Follow-through

Self-motivated

Operate yard equipment

Deadline-driven

Critical thinking

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years related experience

Forklift experience preferred

Job description

Overview

This is an experienced position responsible for bulk receiving operations by rail car, maintenance of associated parts/equipment, and providing back-up support to other roles. This position is also responsible for the cleanliness of the general plant area, with an emphasis in the rail yard.

Responsibilities

• Unload bulk commodities from rail cars
• Operate locomotive, trackmobile, forklift, and other equipment to support production
• Switch rail cars within rail yard for product offload into receiving pits.
• Maintain radio communication with other rail team members and supervisor.
• Operate augers, belt-driven machinery, and elevators used in the production process.
• Operate various machinery to support production.
• Clean-up leftover product around silos, receiving pits and rails.
• Clear documentation of bulk receiving records and rail car seals to maintain traceability.
• Functionally cross-trained in other support roles.
• Perform routine maintenance of all equipment associated with the rail receiving process.
• Report any observed product quality issues to appropriate manager/supervisor
• Perform repetitive movement (e.g. pushing/pulling leg controls) with both feet.
• Perform repetitive tasks (e.g. grasping objects, fine manipulation, push/pull, assemble objects, etc) with both hands.
• Provide back-up support for other roles as necessary.
• Available for overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years’ related experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Basic operating knowledge of augers, belt-driven machinery, elevators, and other equipment used in the production process.

Skills

• Multi-task and handle continuous interruptions without losing focus.
• Concentrate and remain focused despite repeated interruptions.
• Strong follow-through skills.
• Self-motivated and accountable for results.
• Safely operate all yard equipment referenced in the essential duties.
• Able to work on a time deadline and follow instructions.
• Perform critical thinking and troubleshoot.
• Write clearly and legibly to keep detailed and accurate records.

Physical Requirments

• Frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds.
• Frequently twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, climb, push, and/or pull.
• Frequently reach for objects in performance of the specific essential job tasks.
• Occasionally lift/move/push/pull objects weighing up to and including 100 pounds.
• Occasionally perform overhead lifting of objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Vision sufficient to safely perform the specific essential jobs tasks outlined.

Environment

• Continuously exposed to outdoor/uncontrolled weather conditions.
• Regularly exposed to work near moving parts/equipment.
• Regularly exposed to major amounts of dust.
• Regularly exposed to moderate to severe noise levels.
• Occasionally exposed to chemicals used in the manufacturing process.

The pay range for this position is $16.50/hr - $17.50/hr.The Company offers paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical, dental and vision plans as well as a 401(k) with employer match.

Note: Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Compensation Min

USD $16.90/Hr.

Compensation Max

USD $18.00/Hr.