Rail Yard Operator: Bulk Receiving & Equipment

Western Milling; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Western Milling in the United States is seeking an experienced rail yard/receiving operator to manage bulk receiving by rail car, operate locomotives and yard equipment, and maintain clean, safe working areas.

Responsibilities include unloading rail cars, switching cars, performing routine equipment maintenance, recording receiving data, and providing back-up support to other roles. Overtime may be required; safety and reliability are essential.

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

Multi-tasking

Focus under interruptions

Follow-through

Self-motivated

Operate yard equipment

Time management

Critical thinking

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Augers

Belt-driven machinery

Elevators

Job description

Western Milling in the United States is seeking an experienced rail yard/receiving operator to manage bulk receiving by rail car, operate locomotives and yard equipment, and maintain clean, safe working areas.

Responsibilities include unloading rail cars, switching cars, performing routine equipment maintenance, recording receiving data, and providing back-up support to other roles. Overtime may be required; safety and reliability are essential.