Transloading Technician

Summers-Taylor, Inc; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) w/generous employer contrib

Job summary

Summers-Taylor, Inc. in Johnson City, TN, is seeking a Transloading Technician responsible for moving bulk materials between railcars, trucks, and storage areas. You will also support on the production line packaging and staging inventory, and operate material handling equipment.

The role requires punctuality and the ability to work with dispatch and logistics teams to meet exact schedules, with lifting up to 50 pounds and meeting safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling or warehouse environment.
• Willing to commute to multiple Tri-Cities facilities.
• Strong communication and basic technology skills.
• Ability to multitask across projects.

Responsibilities

• Transload bulk materials between railcars, trucks, and storage areas.
• Package, seal, and stage inventory for shipment on production line.
• Operate material handlers and forklifts to load/unload.
• Coordinate with dispatch to plan daily orders.
• Maintain logs for trucks and railcars weighed in/out.
• Keep areas neat and safety-compliant.
• Use computer systems to track inventory.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Material handling experience

Strong communication skills

Technology skills

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Summary

The Summers-Taylor Transloading Technician transfers bulk materials, including salt and concrete products, between railcars, tractor trailers, and storage facilities to keep customer shipments moving on schedule. While this role includes basic warehouse work, you will also work on production line packaging, material handling equipment operation, computer and terminal systems, and close coordination with logistics and delivery schedules. This team member packages and seals inventory, loads and unloads railcars and trailers, and safely lifts heavy materials by hand, utility dolly, or forklift, stocking product properly in assigned areas. Punctuality is essential, as trucks and trains run on a precise schedule.

Job Duties

• Transload bulk materials, including salt and concrete products, between railcars, tractor trailers, and storage areas.
• Work on the production line to package, seal, and stage inventory for shipment.
• Operate material handlers, forklifts, and other equipment to load and unload railcars, trailers, and dump trucks.
• Coordinate closely with dispatch and coordinators to plan and execute daily orders and shipment schedules.
• Maintain accurate logs for all trucks and railcars weighed in and out.
• Keep inventory and work areas neat, organized, and safety-compliant.
• Operate computer systems and material terminals to track inventory and process transactions
• Perform manual lifting of up to fifty pounds for most of the shift.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) w/generous employer contributions

Summers-Taylor, Inc., is the largest heavy and highway construction contractor in Northeast Tennessee, and has been in business since 1932. From large interstate highways to small commercial site development and homebuilding, Summers-Taylor deals with a wide variety of types of work and employs over 850 employees from Bristol to Nashville. We value our customers and our employees, and our reputation for delivering quality work has been built for four generations of family leadership covering over nine decades.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in the material handling field in a warehouse required.
• Must be willing to commute to other facilities within the Tri-Cities when asked.
• Must display strong communication and technology skills and work ethic.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Must comply with pre-employment background checks, physical, and drug screens.
• Must comply with I-9 and E-Verify.