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Railyard Technician

High Grade Materials Company
New Buffalo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026
Full-Time
Hourly Non-Exempt

Essential Functions
  • Unloads railcars using a gravity fed pneumatic system that transfers cement powder into silos.
  • Operates a Trackmobile to position loaded cars over the unloading area and moves empty cars into the outbound staging tracks.
  • Keeps work area/equipment and railroad tracks clean and free of debris.
  • Performs routine equipment maintenance and assists with facility/property maintenance.
  • Operates a computer-based program and PLC controlled loading system to load trucks with cement from the silos previously transferred from railcars.
  • Operates a truck tractor to hook/unhook and load extra tank trailers with cement powder and position them for hookup by returning trucks with empty trailers.
  • Must be willing to work according to the company's product demands.
  • Communicates with others within the company on inventory and day-to-day operations.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations including company policies, State, and Federal regulations.
  • Responsible for reporting all incidents/injuries to Human Resources soon as they occur.
  • Other duties as assigned
Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Employment Requirements/Qualifications
  • Possession of a valid driver license, preferred
  • Ability to pass a drug screen
  • Knowledge of office systems, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel; other industry specific computer programs
  • Ability to communicate well with coworkers and work as a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to remain calm under stressful situations
  • General industrial maintenance/repair knowledge a plus
  • Must have the physical ability to: climb, stoop, bend, squat, twist, frequently lift up to 50 lbs., stretch
  • Adhere to all safety regulations including company policies, State, and Federal regulations
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule with flexible hours, hours vary; overtime work, Saturdays and nights, may be required

Working Conditions
  • Works outside much of the shift, 8-12 hours per day depending on schedule
  • Exposure to various weather conditions ranging from extreme heat and cold, rain, snow, ice and wind
  • Exposure to all types of terrain ranging from uneven, slippery, and soft ground

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$44,475 to $54,724
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