Transload Operator

Cando Rail & Terminals; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Training Programs

Safety Culture

Life Insurance & Disability

Health & Dental Benefits

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals is seeking Railcar Loaders to perform safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading services in outdoor environments. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety culture, and adherence to procedures, with training programs and a strong emphasis on customer service.

Incumbents will operate in a safety-conscious environment, perform daily inspections, and maintain thorough documentation while supporting switching teams and contributing to a positive company image.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals.
• Physically fit with ability to climb, lift, and operate equipment in all weather.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with basic computer use, Excel and Outlook, daily documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe operation of transloading equipment per rules, instructions and procedures.
• Makes all product transfer connections.
• Performs daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices.
• Reports safety and equipment problems promptly.
• Complies with operating rules, switching procedures and regulations; promotes safe work habits.
• Completes daily reports, logs, and other required documentation.
• Provides support to switching teams as needed.
• Participates in team initiatives and maintains a strong customer service mindset.

Skills

Teamwork

Documentation literacy

Physical fitness

Tech proficiency

Regulatory knowledge (CROR)

Weather adaptability

Education

Experience with dangerous goods

Job 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!

Cando Advantages

• 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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.

Education & Experience

• Experience handling dangerous goods and working with various types of products in an industrial environment is an asset

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position

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