What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rail Loader Baltimore Fairfield position at Auto Warehousing Company?
Auto Warehousing (AWC) has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years and is North America's leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely, efficiently, with quality and pride. Our Associates are the reason for our success, and developing their talent remains critical to our future.
We are hiring 1 Full Time Rail Loader to work at our Baltimore Fairfield location in the Curtis Bay area of Baltimore. This position comes with weekly pay, wonderful benefits and a family atmosphere! Apply today for fast consideration!
Summary of Position:
Obtain, inspect, transport, load, and unload vehicles on to rail cars in a safe and efficient manner. This is a general overview of the position, not an all-inclusive list of activities.
Essential Functions, Duties & Tasks:
- Prepare rail car for loading
- Open/Close rail car doors
- Raise and lower rail car decks
- Operate loading ramp and position correctly for safe vehicle entry
- Properly set rail car bridge plates in place
- Shuttle vehicles onto the rail cars
- Check vehicles for damage
- Report damage or miss bays to lead, supervisor, or manager
- Drive customer vehicles onto rail cars from staging lines in a safe and efficient manner
- Secure vehicles in the rail cars
- Apply chains or chocks, as required by manufacturers, to ensure vehicle is secure
- Walk the deck to verify vehicles are properly loaded and secured
- Various duties as assigned or required to help the facility function in a team environment
- Adhere to all AWC and AAR safety standards
- Train new employees and temporary workers
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Able to follow directions, both written and verbal
- Able to adhere to strict quality standards without variance
- Good visual ability
- Knowledge of the use of hand tools (i.e., wrenches, screw drivers, ratchets, etc.)
- Must have a good sense of balance
- Able to work at a height approximately 15 feet above the ground
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds over head
- Able to push, pull, or carry up to 85 pounds
- Able to pass Safe Driving, Rail and Buck Ramp quizzes with 80% accuracy or better
- Able to stand, walk, and work outdoors in all weather conditions
Educations, Experience & Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license; good driving record
- 6 months work experience
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience working in a team environment
Auto Warehousing Company, including its subsidiaries, is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.
Salary : $24 - $26