RAILCAR MATERIAL HANDLER

Knife River - SD; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick

8 Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees

Critical Illness Plan

Accident Coverage Plan

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Knife River - SD is hiring for a material handler/loader to move freight and supplies from railcars to trucks. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and accurate record-keeping on site.

You will operate track mobile as needed, assist with equipment maintenance, and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulations. Flexible shifts may be required; several benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Understanding safe handling of bulk materials and freight as used in transload operations.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and PPE requirements.
• Basic loading/unloading procedures for trucks and railcars.

Responsibilities

• Move freight and other materials safely by hand or with track mobile.
• Assist in repairs or preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Unload railcars and keep records of materials received.

Skills

Safety procedures

Material handling

Palletized goods handling

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Track mobile

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

This position is responsible for moving freight, stock, or other materials over short distances from railcars to trucks.

Typical schedule during production season is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM with Saturday as needed. Typical schedule during maintenance season is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Schedules may vary due to weather and customer demand.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Uses safe work procedures that comply with safety policies and regulations.
2. Move freight, stock and other materials by hand or by using track mobile on site in a safe and efficient manner while complying with all federal, state, local and company policies.
3. Assist in performing or scheduling repairs or preventive maintenance of vehicles or other equipment. Sometimes performing these at elevated platforms with heavy tools.
4. Unload railcars by operating track mobile on site and/or hand tools.
5. Keeps records of materials received.
6. Keeps facility yard clean and organized.
7. Maintain & clean vehicles, machinery and other equipment and recommends safety improvements.
8. Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.
9. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES

1. Understanding safe handling of bulk materials, palletized goods, and freight commonly moved in transload operations.
2. Knowledge of workplace safety practices, PPE requirements, hazard communication (HazCom), and safe lifting techniques.
3. Basic knowledge of loading/unloading procedures for trucks, railcars, and containers, including weight distribution and securement practices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. High School diploma or General Education Degree, or equivalent experience.
2. Driver's license preferred.
3. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays

BENEFITS

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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