Senior Transloading Operator

Trinity Industries, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

RSI Logistics, a subsidiary of TrinityRail, is seeking a Senior Terminal Operator for our Somerset, KY rail transload terminal. You will operate transloading and warehouse equipment, lead a small crew of temporary workers, and ensure safe handling of bulk materials across liquids, gases, grains and other commodities.

You’ll monitor equipment, troubleshoot issues, maintain records, and coordinate with drivers and team members to meet production goals while following environmental and safety

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in transloading or industrial operations.
• Advanced equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with forklifts, pumps, hoses, valves, and other industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, especially in hazardous material handling.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions (snow, rain, cold, and heat at rail yards, or warehouse facilities) and perform physical labor.
• Good communication and teamwork motivational skills.
• Valid Drivers License Required.
• Time management
• Ability to read gauges, follow SOPs, and maintain logs.
• Basic troubleshooting of equipment
• Basic computer or tablet skills for logging data and reports.
• HAZMAT training
• OSHA safety training
• May involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

• Independently operate transloading and warehouse equipment (multiple types of equipment and manage all commodities).
• Lead and assign tasks to a work force of temporary employees in the secondary packaging department.
• Inspect equipment and connections for leaks, wear, or damage.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Capable of lifting up to 25lbs frequently when necessary.
• Ability/willingness to cross train in other forms of transloading or warehousing.
• Follow safety protocols and environmental regulations during all operations.
• Maintain accurate records of materials handled, quantities, and transfer times.
• Effectively communicate with drivers, and other team members to coordinate logistics.
• Pre and post inspection of equipment and necessary documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of transloading and warehousing equipment and work areas.
• Capable of conveying production goals set by Terminal manager and working toward them while ensuring safety protocols are followed by team of workers.
• Perform manual labor such as connecting hoses, cleaning, manual pallet stacking, and staging materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transloading operations

Industrial operations

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Team leadership

Logistics coordination

Tools

Pumps

Hoses

Valves

Industrial equipment

Job description

Job Description - Senior Transloading Operator (2601077)

Job Description

Senior Transloading Operator - ( 2601077 )

Description

RSI Logistics, a subsidiary of TrinityRail, is seeking a Senior Terminal Operator for our Somerset, KY rail transload terminal.

ATerminal Operatoris responsible for transferring bulk materials — such as liquids, gases, grains, or other commodities — from one mode of transportation to another and able to perform all of the basic warehouse functions related to Somerset Terminal.

What you’ll do:

• Independently operate transloading and warehouse equipment (multiple types of equipment and manage all commodities).
• Lead and assign tasks to a work force of temporary employees in the secondary packaging department.
• Inspect equipment and connections for leaks, wear, or damage.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Capable of lifting up to 25lbs frequently when necessary.
• Ability/willingness to cross train in other forms of transloading or warehousing.
• Follow safety protocols and environmental regulations during all operations.
• Maintain accurate records of materials handled, quantities, and transfer times.
• Effectively communicate with drivers, and other team members to coordinate logistics.
• Pre and post inspection of equipment and necessary documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of transloading and warehousing equipment and work areas.
• Capable of conveying production goals set by Terminal manager and working toward them while ensuring safety protocols are followed by team of workers.
• Perform manual labor such as connecting hoses, cleaning, manual pallet stacking, and staging materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ability to work Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm.Some overtime and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in transloading or industrial operations.Proficient in warehousing and production-based work.
• Advanced equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Experience with forklifts, pumps, hoses, valves, and other industrial equipment
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, especially in hazardous material handling
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions (snow, rain, cold, and heat at rail yards, or warehouse facilities) and perform physical labor
• Good communication and teamwork motivational skills
• Valid Drivers License Required
• Time management
• Ability to read gauges, follow SOPs, and maintain logs
• Basic troubleshooting of equipment
• Basic computer or tablet skills for logging data and reports
• Effectively communicate with clients, and management.
• HAZMAT training
• OSHA safety training
• May involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).