Transloader

Cando Rail & Terminals; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Technical and Leadership Training

Award Winning Safety Culture

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Health & Dental Benefits

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals is hiring for a Railcar Loader position at our on-site facility in Geismar, LA. This role focuses on safe, efficient loading and unloading of railcars, operating in outdoor environments and adhering to safety standards.

You will work within a team to meet customer schedules while maintaining regulatory compliance and company safety culture. The ideal candidate is physically capable, comfortable with hazardous materials, and able to use basic computer tools like Excel and

Qualifications

• Teamwork and clear written communication.
• Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heights.
• Tech familiarity, Excel and Outlook usage on a daily basis.
• Hold all industrial switching regulatory and customer requirements and standards relevant to operations.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Experience handling dangerous goods is an asset.

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

Teamwork

Documentation

Physical fitness

Excel

Outlook

Regulatory knowledge

Driver's license

Weather resilience

Job description

Supervisor: John Richardson

Requisition Number: TRANS001811

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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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!

• 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.
• 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, both day and night shifts, any day of the week including holidays.

Education & Experience

• Experience handling dangerous goods and working with various types of products in an industrial environment is an asset.
• Must have a Valid drivers license.
• Must be comfortable working outside in ALL weather conditions.
• Must feel comfortable working with/around chemicals/hazardous materials.
• Experience driving a company vehicle.

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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