With locations in Pittsburgh PA and Kutztown PA, McConway and Torley, LLC has been in continuous operations since 1869, the same year the first US transcontinental railroad was completed. McConway has been able to meet the needs of our customers with a steady, dependable, and economical supply of high-quality coupler products. As the original designers of the first standard automatic coupler, continued innovation and craftsmanship have led to a product line that includes every ARR approved coupler as well as custom coupler solutions, which are all proudly cast in the US.

McConway & Torley is hiring for a Security Officer. The Security Officer conducts regular monitoring of our property, as well as serve as the first point of contact for visitors entering the building or property. This individual also assists with investigating on-site incidents, preventing theft, and calmly mitigating escalated situations. Additionally, the Security Officer acts as a liaison between customers, visitors, and employees, as well as prepares documentation necessary to support the security administration program. We have openings for Saturday and Sunday 6am-6pm, and 6pm-6am

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

What you’ll do:

• Perform security patrols for the location including the parking lot. 
• Occasional parking lot clean up.
• Perimeter walks as part of the air permit compliance.
• Weighing and recording of trucks entering and exiting the facility.
• Monitor the facility radiation detector.
• Monitor property and report any unlawful activity. 
• Prevent the theft or misappropriation of any goods, money, or other items of value. 
• Protect individuals or property, including but not limited to proprietary information, from harm or misappropriation. 
• Control access to the premises. 
• Investigate and take the appropriate action as authorized on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety, and fire. 
• Neutralize situations calmly with tact and common sense. 
• Enforce ARCOSA policies and procedures. 
• Provide any needed assistance to customers, employees, or visitors. 
• Prepare and maintain records and documentation pertaining to incidents, and other security officer administration. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

What you’ll need:

• High school education (or equivalent) required. 
• Preferred minimum of 1 year experience working as a Security Officer. 
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate documentation. 
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook. 
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interface effectively with individuals of all levels. 
• Strong customer service skills. 
• Prior knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business and/or manufacturing environment preferred. 
• Ability to work shift work required, days, swing, nights, weekends, and holidays year-round. 
• Prior experience and enforcement of procedures and policies preferred.
• Ability to work year-round outside of buildings, with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis. 
• Ability to work on various surfaces and environmental terrain including but not limited to tile, wood, concrete, asphalt, grass, curbs, uneven gravel and dirt, uneven ground surfaces. 
• Ability to lift, carry or push weight in the following range: 5 to 25 pounds. 
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with high levels of noise, dust, dirt, heavy equipment, and manufacturing machinery such as: cranes, forklifts, presses, grinders, steel plates, welding equipment, etc. 
• Able to work 32 or less hours a week.

Working Conditions:

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
• Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant

Safety Activities:

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices. Including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc… as required
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Activating the potential of our people,
• Caring for our customers,
• Optimizing operations and
• Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Benefits:

• Health & Pharmacy
• Dental & Vision
• Critical Illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) W/Company Match
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program