Rail Yard Operator: Bulk Receiving & Equipment

Western Milling; Goshen, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Milling in Goshen, Indiana is seeking an experienced rail yard handler responsible for bulk receiving by rail and maintaining yard equipment. You will switch cars, operate forklifts and related machinery, and ensure accurate receiving records with proper safety and traceability.

The role requires a high school diploma and preferred forklift experience; availability for overtime and cross-training in other roles is expected. Competitive benefits accompany the hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ related experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Basic operating knowledge of augers, belt-driven machinery, elevators, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Unload bulk commodities from rail cars.
• Operate locomotive and yard equipment to support production.
• Switch rail cars for offload into receiving pits.
• Maintain radio communication with rail team and supervisor.
• Clean up product around silos, pits and rails.
• Document bulk receiving records and rail car seals.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Provide back-up support for other roles.
• Overtime work when scheduled or called in.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Follow-through

Self-motivated

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Troubleshooting

Deadline-driven

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Augers

Belt-driven machinery

Elevators

Rail yard equipment

Job description

Western Milling in Goshen, Indiana is seeking an experienced rail yard handler responsible for bulk receiving by rail and maintaining yard equipment. You will switch cars, operate forklifts and related machinery, and ensure accurate receiving records with proper safety and traceability.

The role requires a high school diploma and preferred forklift experience; availability for overtime and cross-training in other roles is expected. Competitive benefits accompany the hourly pay.