Rail Yard Operator & Equipment Specialist

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

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.