Railcar Loader

Cando Rail & Terminals; Gregory (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance

Training Programs

Safety Culture

Insurance - Life/AD&D/LTD

Health & Dental

US Expansion

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals in Texas hosts an on-site Railcar Loader position focused on safe, efficient loading and unloading. You’ll work outdoors, follow procedures, and support the switching teams to meet customer schedules.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety rules, ability to read instructions, and comfort with physical tasks. We offer training programs, a strong safety culture, and benefits as the company expands its US operations.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and safety awareness are essential.
• Ability to read and interpret safety briefings, manuals, and procedures.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills for field operations.
• Familiarity with Excel/Outlook for reporting and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of loading equipment and follow transfer procedures.
• Make all connections for product transfers and perform daily equipment checks.
• Report safety and equipment issues and maintain daily logs.
• Support switching teams and provide excellent customer service.
• Participate in training and company initiatives as required.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Reading/writing documentation

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Requisition Number: RAILC001713

• Posted : August 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Railcar Loaders are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading services to the customer . If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

• Work Life Balance
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Health & Dental Benefits including voluntary options.
• Expanding in the US and we welcome you to come grow with us!

Job Description

Railcar Loaders are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading services to the customer. Working in a safety and environmentally sensitive, customer service driven environment, incumbents must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety and deliver to the customer’s schedule.

• Ensures for the safe operation of the transloading equipment including applying rules, special instructions, and transloading procedures
• Makes all connections for each product transfer
• Performing daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices
• Reports all safety and equipment problems
• Complies with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures and regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando; practicing and promoting safe work habits
• Completing daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary
• Provides support to the switching teams as required
• Actively participating with the team and providing excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image
• Participates in training or company initiatives as required

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals
• Physically fit including the ability to pull self-up and down from a railcar or ladder, ability to lift and twist hoses, ability to secure rail car brakes, comfort working from heights and utilizing fall protection, and ability to operate derails and switches
• Knowledge of technology and computer systems with a willingness to use Excel and Outlook on a daily basis
• Hold all industrial switching regulatory and customer requirements and standards relating to operations at the site including but not limited to safety critical medical requirements, customer safety certifications, and CROR certification
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, both day and night shifts, any day of the week including holidays