Liquid Transload Supervisor

Job Summary:
With reporting responsibilities to the Liquid Transload Manager or designee, this position is responsible for operating rail car moving vehicles; interpreting train orders, signals, and rules and regulations; transporting petroleum and plastic products; timely and correct switching and placement of rail cars; verify proper alignment for product transfer between railcars and bulk trucks and other essential rail functions in a safety sensitive and production environment
 
Essential Functions/Duties:

• Effectively move and place railcars for product transfer from hopper/tank cars to bulk trucks
• Verifies tank car numbers with loading instructions to ensure accurate placement of cars by crew
• Connects ground cable to carry off static electricity
• Removes and replaces or gives directions to another worker to open and close man-way covers
• Inspects tank car exterior for leaks or damage
• Reads meter to verify specified volume of liquids to be unloaded
• Seals outlet valves on bottom and top of rail car
• Connects hose to bottom outlet valves on cars when unloading cars
• Starts pumps or turns valves to admit compressed air into tank car and force liquids into storage tanks
• Install vapor release valves
• Tests sample for specific gravity and records reading on unloading slip
• Cleans exterior of tank cars or tank trucks
• Inspects safety valve, vacuum relief valve, rubber gaskets on valves and cover plates, and replaces defective parts
• Clean and report spills as needed
• Must wear personal protective equipment
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum education required is a high school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 1 year of relevant transload or material handling experience preferred

• Ability to work independently and as part of team
• Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact
• Must be able to perform physical labor such as; lifting up to 55 lbs., moving up to 250 pounds, climbing ladders, and working with hand tools.
• Must be able use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear.
• Employee must possess vision abilities required by this job function to include; close visual confirmation of finely printed documents, have distance vision to safely and correctly identify objects and or markings.
• Must have peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus on subjects or objects at any safe working distance.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull and push.

• Basic Math skills. Ability to perform basic mathematical equations
• Have mechanical, operational, and organizational skills
• Ability to complete written documents and records
• Excellent communication, written and grammatical skills in English, Spanish a plus.
• Strong Safety awareness
• Proven success with working in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without constant supervision
• Customer service oriented

• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions caused by the weather including rain, heat and cold temps; loud noise and fumes from gas, oil and grease
• Working at heights using harnessed fall protection

• Full time / 12 hour shifts / rotating schedule for 24 hour operation

Travel:  None

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at any time at the discretion of management.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In line with Plastic Express’ Environmental Promise, the hired individual is expected to enthusiastically support all facets of Operation Clean Sweep; specifically, making a conscious effort to prevent pellet, flake and powder loss into the environment and ensure any spills are swiftly and effectively cleaned up.