Transload Operator

Cando Rail & Terminals; Shelby (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance

Training Programs

Award‑Winning Safety Culture

Insurance (life, AD&D, disability)

Health & Dental Benefits

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals in Shelby, MT is seeking Transload Operators to provide safe and efficient rail car loading and unloading services to customers. Working in a safety‑conscious environment, team players who enjoy outdoor work and problem solving will fit well.

Operators perform daily inspections, connect product transfers, complete logs, support switching teams, and deliver excellent customer service while upholding Cando's strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required
• Experience with transloading is a plus
• Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefs
• Must be physically fit for lifting up to 50 pounds and walking up to 2 miles daily
• Familiarity with Excel and Outlook preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of transloading equipment and follow procedures
• Make all product transfer connections
• Perform daily inspections of equipment and safety devices
• Report safety and equipment problems
• Complete daily reports and logs
• Support switching teams as needed
• Provide excellent customer service while upholding safety culture
• Participate in training and company initiatives

Skills

Strong teamwork

Commitment to safety

Physical work ability

Independent work

Reading/writing docs

Reading safety briefs/manuals

Computer familiarity

Weather tolerance

M-F 5:30am-1:30pm schedule

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Requisition Number: TRANS001717

• Posted : August 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Shelby, MT 59474, USA

Description

Railcar Loaders are responsible for providingsafe 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

Transload Operators are responsible for providingsafe 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
• Activelyparticipating 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
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to perform physical work.
• Ability to work independently.
• 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
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work a schedule of M-F from 5:30am-1:30pm.

Education & Experience

• HS diploma or GED.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Previous transloading experience is a plus.
• Experience working around hazardous materials.
• Previous experience with railcars.
• 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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