Railswitch Operator

supply-chain; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 28,697 - 40,871; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous PTO program

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

supply-chain in Green Bay, Wisconsin is seeking a Rail Switch Operator responsible for safely operating rail switching equipment and moving railcars. The ideal candidate must have forklift experience and knowledge of material handling.

Benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, a generous PTO program, and a 401(k) with a company match. This role provides excellent training and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is necessary for qualified candidates with good work history.
• Ability to safely operate a clamp truck.
• Understanding of production schedule and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an industrial forklift for material handling tasks.
• Move inbound and outbound railcars using rail switching equipment.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety operations

Material handling

Job description

Position

Rail Switch Operator

Shift

• AM Shift: (Plant) 5am–5:30pm, Day shift rotates on a 3-2-2 schedule

Pay & Differential

• Starting Pay: $25.25 per hour
• AM Shift Weekend differential: $1.00 per hour for Saturday and Sunday shifts worked

Responsibilities

The core responsibilities of this role include safely operating an industrial forklift, performing material handler job duties to include loading and unloading, stacking, staging and palletizing products.

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:

• Forklift experience is necessary for qualified candidates with good work history.
• Forklift position requires safely operating a clamp truck, as well as perform material handler job duties to include loading and unloading, stacking and staging product from rail cars.
• Safely oversee movement and staging of rail cars

Role Purpose

Responsible for safe, accurate, timely movement and spotting of railcars as a switchman. Responsible for safe operation of rail switching equipment such as locomotive, switch engine, or similar type rail switching equipment. Responsible for railcar movement using a switching diagram, switchlist, or other form of railcar movement instructions.

Key Accountabilities

• Move inbound and outbound railcars using rail switching equipment such as locomotive engine or Trackmobile type of equipment.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Must understand production schedule and keep inventory of railcars.
• May be required to perform loading/unloading railcar functions.

Required Education and Experience

• No experience or education requirements

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on day one for transitioning team members. Newly hired associates are eligible for benefits after 30 days.
• Generous PTO program for all associates
• Flexible Attendance program with opportunity to earn additional monthly $$ for good attendance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Discount programs
• Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.