Railside Operator

General purpose:

Responsible for loading and unloading for chemicals that are used in fertilizer & mining, industrial minerals, and road construction. Shift schedule Monday – Friday 7am-3:30pm. Overtime may be required depending on demands of the business.

• Load/unload products from/to bulk storage tanks, railcars, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). tank trailers, and overseas shipping containers.
• Connect/disconnect hoses, open/close valves and transfer products using liquid pumping systems.
• Use a Distributed Control System (DCS) computer system to monitor chemical processes.
• Depending on business demand operators may be required to work more than one area during a shift.
• Use basic math to verify tank levels and available capacity.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Complete paperwork, sign Bill of Ladings, document material transfers, placard vessels for safe transportation of product.
• Calculate, manage and document the transfer of products to maintain acceptable inventory levels.
• Climb on ladders to secure and open dome lids on tank trailers, shipping containers and railcars.
• Follows all established safety rules and procedures required by Arr Maz, OSHA Standards, DOT and FRA.
• Assists in maintenance activities by performing LOTOTO and issuing work permits.
• Enters work orders into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
• Keep work area clean by completing routine housekeeping duties.

• Working environment is in a chemical facility. Must be comfortable with outdoor working conditions, routinely exposed to the elements. Frequent walking in a large production facility.
• Must be able to safely perform all the duties of the job.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively (pulling and connecting hoses).
• Capable of bending, climbing, stooping, and standing for long periods of time on concrete.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer/pre-placement drug screen, background check, job-related physical abilities, and pulmonary function test.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Experience in a chemical related field, preferred.
• Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification, highly desirable.
• Maintain a rail qualification by Federal Railroad Administration, company pays for.