Railcar Material Handler – Safe, Hands-On Loader

Knife River Corporation; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick

8 Paid Holidays

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a dependable freight/stock handler to move freight, stock, and materials from railcars to trucks at our Sioux Falls operation. Typical hours are Monday–Friday with possible Saturdays; schedules vary by season and demand.

You will safely perform on-site material handling, unload railcars, maintain equipment, and keep records while adhering to OSHA, DOT, and environmental standards. Equal opportunity employer with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in performing or scheduling repairs or preventive maintenance of vehicles or other equipment. Sometimes performing these at elevated platforms with heavy tools.
• Unload railcars by operating track mobile on site and/or hand tools.
• Keeps records of materials received.
• Keeps facility yard clean and organized.
• Maintain & clean vehicles, machinery and other equipment and recommends safety improvements.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe handling of bulk materials

Palletized goods handling

Freight handling

Workplace safety practices

HazCom & PPE

Weight distribution & load securement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Track mobile operation

Job description

Knife River Corporation is seeking a dependable freight/stock handler to move freight, stock, and materials from railcars to trucks at our Sioux Falls operation. Typical hours are Monday–Friday with possible Saturdays; schedules vary by season and demand.

You will safely perform on-site material handling, unload railcars, maintain equipment, and keep records while adhering to OSHA, DOT, and environmental standards. Equal opportunity employer with competitive benefits.