Unloader / Railcar Switcher - Linden, NJ

Watco Transloading, LLC; Linden (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Culture recognition

Competitive compensation

Paid on-the-job training

Watco University programs

Career advancement

Zusammenfassung

Watco Transloading, LLC is hiring an Unloader / Railcar Switcher in Linden, NJ. The role involves safely operating equipment to inspect, prepare, and transfer products between railcars and facilities, conforming to safety and environmental standards.

Compensation is $23.00 per hour with a 2,2,3 shift rotation (day/night). We emphasize teamwork, adherence to procedures, and flexibility to cover overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Strong understanding of safety procedures and ability to follow regulatory and company standards.
• Physical fitness and agility to work in all weather conditions, climb on/under railcars, and handle tools and equipment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including day and night shifts, with availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.

Aufgaben

• Communicate daily work plans and safety instructions to crew members; ensure all tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Operate and maintain pumps, compressors, valves, engines, and related equipment.
• Inspect, seal, and prepare railcars and equipment for product transfer.
• Connect and disconnect 4-inch offloading hoses.
• Monitor and document operations, inspections, and maintenance activities accurately.
• Ensure compliance with Watco safety, environmental, and Customer First principles.

Kenntnisse

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Tools

Densitometers

Hydraulic systems

Hand tools

Jobbeschreibung

Career Opportunities: Unloader / Railcar Switcher - Linden, NJ (33814)

Requisition ID33814-Posted -Transload Operations

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco .
Here's what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation andbenefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Pay: $23.00 per hour
Schedule: 2, 2, 3 shift rotation, rotating between day/night shift, 12PM- 12AM or 12AM- 12PM every 2 weeks.

Job Summary

The Unloader is responsible for safely and efficiently operating equipment to inspect, prepare, and transfer products between railcars and facilities in all weather conditions. This role ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards while supporting team and customer goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate daily work plans and safety instructions to crew members; ensure all tasks are completed safely and efficiently
• Operate and maintain pumps, compressors, valves, engines, and related equipment in accordance with company and regulatory standards
• Inspect, seal, and prepare railcars and equipment for product transfer, including performing structural inspections
• Connecting and disconnecting 4-inch offloading hoses
• Monitor and document operations, inspections, and maintenance activities accurately
• Ensure compliance with all Watco safety, environmental, and “Customer First” principles
• Work safely in all weather conditions and adapt to various shifts as required
• Utilize hand tools to perform job duties safely and effectively
• Maintain work areas through general upkeep tasks such as snow and weed removal

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong understanding of safety procedures and ability to follow regulatory and company standards
• Knowledge of densitometers, mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, and basic hand tools—including wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, and measuring instruments is preferred but not required
• Physical fitness and agility to work in all weather conditions, climb on/under railcars, and handle tools and equipment
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including day and night shifts, with availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to coordinate tasks and convey instructions clearly
• Ability to pass training and required testing
• Valid Driver’s License, preferred