Transload Operator

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd.; Town of Montana, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance

Technical and Leadership Training

Award Winning Safety Culture

Insurance: Life/AD&D/Disability

Health & Dental Benefits

Growth with US expansion

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. is seeking a Transload Operator in Shelby, MT. You will load and unload rail cars safely and efficiently, working outdoors with a team to meet customer schedules while upholding a strong safety culture.

The role requires physical capability, attention to detail, and familiarity with basic math and computer use. Candidates should be able to work Monday through Friday from 5:30am to 1:30pm and be comfortable in varied weather conditions; prior railcar or hazardous

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Previous transloading experience is a plus.
• Experience working around hazardous materials.
• Experience with railcars.
• Experience handling dangerous goods in an industrial environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe operation of transloading equipment and follows rules and procedures.
• Makes connections for each product transfer.
• Performs daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices.
• Reports safety and equipment problems.
• Complies with operating and switching regulations; promotes safe work habits.
• Completes daily reports and logs.
• Provides support to switching teams.
• Delivers excellent customer service and represents the company well.
• Participates in training and company initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety

Physical fitness

Independence

Reading/Writing docs

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Excel & Outlook

Weather endurance

Schedule 5:30–1:30

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition Number: TRANS001717

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

Locations

Showing 1 location

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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