Transload Operator

Cando Rail & Terminals; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance

Training Programs

Safety Culture

Life & Disability Insurance

Health & Dental Benefits

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals is seeking Railcar Loaders at Hammond, IN to perform safe and efficient rail car loading/unloading. This role requires teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to operate transloading equipment in all weather conditions.

Ideal candidates will be physically fit, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and capable of using Excel and Outlook daily. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6am–4pm, with some weekends/after-hours as needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Experience handling dangerous goods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of transloading equipment and follow rules.
• Make all connections for product transfers.
• Perform daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices.
• Report safety and equipment problems.
• Comply with operating rules and safety requirements.
• Complete daily reports and logs.
• Provide support to switching teams.
• Deliver excellent customer service and promote a positive company image.
• Participate in training and company initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & Writing Documents

Physical Fitness

Safety Awareness

Technical Literacy (Excel/Outlook)

Learning & Adaptability

Education

HS diploma or GED

Basic math & computer skills

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Requisition Number: TRANS001656

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• Posted : July 8, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Hammond, IN 46323, USA

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. If you enjoy working as part of a team, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

• 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.

• 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.
• Must be physically fit and able to walk up to 2 miles per day and must be willing and able to carry/lift up to 50 pounds.
• 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.
• Must be available to work a schedule of M-F from 6am-4pm, with flexibility to work occasional weekends/after hours.

Education & Experience

• HS diploma or GED.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• 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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