What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rail Technician position at Accredo Packaging, Inc.?
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Duties/Responsibilities
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides daily guidance and work assignments to the Materials Movement Rail Technician team to ensure safe, timely, and efficient operations.
- Facilitates communication between the rail team and managers across Warehouse, Extrusion, and Plant Operations.
- Operates, maintains, and performs preventive maintenance on the “Rail King” locomotive.
- Conducts railcar and boxcar inspections, applying current cleaning, repair, and maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Ensures accurate completion of shipping/receiving paperwork, material inspection forms, and task/work orders.
- Maintains current certifications and demonstrates familiarity with AAR and Texas Railroad Commission rules and regulations.
- Performs basic railcar maintenance, cleaning, and repairs using hand tools and equipment.
- Regularly repairs, maintains, and facilitates the use of Supersacks, Gaylord containers, and other resin containment vessels.
- Interacts with inventory management systems to track inventory and materials with a high degree of accuracy.
- Demonstrates leadership in promoting safe work practices in all areas of responsibility.
- Supports customer relations by using strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to direct daily work for a team.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
- Proficiency with hand tools (e.g., pipe wrenches, pry bars, ratchets) for maintenance tasks.
- Familiarity with inventory systems and attention to detail for accurate record-keeping.
- Commitment to working safely in all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
- Bilingual in English and Vietnamese required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Prior experience in warehousing, rail operations, or related fields preferred.
- Welding experience is highly preferred.
- Ability to read and write in English preferred.
- Ability to stoop for extended periods and move routinely from kneeling to standing positions.
- Must be able to wear a respirator and pass a Fit Test.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to climb ladders and perform tasks at elevated heights.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.