What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transload Operator position at L. G. Everist, Inc.?
Job Summary:
The person in this position loads and unloads railcars with bulk materials, uses moving equipment, records operating data, observes the position of railcars when moving in relation to the surroundings, checks the conditions of railcars, and troubleshoots and repairs equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids such as stone, sand, and grain into or from railcars and trucks using moving equipment.
- Observe position of cars passing loading spouts and swing spouts to correct as necessary.
- Operate loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material-handling equipment.
- Monitor product movement to and from railcars and trucks to ensure constant product flow.
- Perform required equipment inspections on each shift. Complete vehicle maintenance forms.
- Comply with all general safety and operating rules.
- Assist railroad crews with various rail-related tasks to facilitate loading and staging of railcars.
- Assist with other projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Minimum one year of work experience operating equipment such as forklifts, conveyors, pumps, and heavy machinery.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, squat, bend, walk for long durations.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions.
- Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and mount/dismount/climb on top of railcars.
