Summary
Location
Gregory
Type
full-time
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About this role
Grow Your Career with Savage!
Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.
The successful Rail Car Loader candidate can be either a current rail facility operator or someone with a willingness to learn new skills and abide by the extensive training and direction Savage will provide. The Rail Car Loaders will switch and load rail cars safely and timely within our customer's new, state of the art, industrial facility in Gregory, Texas while delivering “worry-free consistency” to our Customer by safely and efficiently loading railcars with different grades of Polyethylene plastics. The loading operator will be working in the loading area operating in a large-scale yard supporting a petrochemical plant with both time deadline and environmental compliance expectations.
Schedule: This position is a second shift role starting at 6PM and ending at 6AM
These are some of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
- Opportunities for Growth
- 2nd shift 6pm-6am
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and profit sharing
- $150 annual Steel-toe boot allowance
- We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
Here is what you will be doing:
- Responsible for the daily required volume of railcar loading, with safe associated railcar movement in the loading area at the Savage Gregory, TX, operation
- Understand and follow Savage rail operating procedures and policies based on extensive classroom and field training
- Operate a locomotive\ Trackmobile – Savage will provide training and certification
- Operate on ground as switchman- Savage will provide training and certification
- Work in all areas of the loading building performing several tasks:
- Operating loading equipment
- Recording loading activities in a Customer computer system
- Thoroughly inspecting railcars before they are loaded for quality control purposes
- Taking accurate samples of product from each car, labeling and organizing with provided materials
- Performing pre-shift maintenance walk downs of the entire loading system
Requirements of a successful Rail Car Loader:
- High School Graduate or GED equivalent
- Works safely at all times
- Ability to attend and pass all training associated with job related coursework. This includes but is not limited to: OSHA, HazMat and FRA related courses
- An understanding and willingness to act on communication and direction – the time windows that loads will need to be executed in to meet the needs of the facility will require close teamwork with the terminal master and washing/loading supervisor
- Experience in the rail industry is preferred but not required if willing to adhere to Savage rail training and best practices
- Heavy equipment experience a plus
- Ability to work alternating 3-4, 4-3 shifts on a 24 hour schedule that will include holidays and weekends
- Can read, write, and understand English
Here are some of the physical requirements of this role:
- Railcar loaders will work both indoors and outdoors every day and as a result will be exposed to the elements. Over half the time work will be in a covered area.
- Railcar loader must be physically able to do the following:
- Climb on and off railcars and locomotives safely
- Climb stairs at least 10-20 times in a given shift
- Operate railcar hand brakes
- Operate rail switches
- Must have the ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Should also have the ability to use basic hand tools
- Able to work rotating shift schedule and overtime when needed
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Additional Information:
- A complete job description is available upon request
- Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
- California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice
- You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
- Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with match.
- Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
- Our benefit packages may change from time to time.
Other facts
About Savage
Founded in 1946, Savage provides transportation, logistics, materials handling, and other industrial services. Savage is a company founded on principles of integrity, innovation, hard work and reliability.
Nothing is more important than safety at Savage, as we strive to always do the right thing, find a better way, and make a difference for our customers, team members and communities.
With more than 4,000 team members in over 200 locations across North America and internationally, Savage creates value for our customers and puts solutions right where you need them.
What you'll do
- The Rail Car Loader is responsible for the daily volume of railcar loading and safe railcar movement in the loading area. They will operate loading equipment, inspect railcars, and ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.
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