Transload Operator - Portland

Carson is currently recruiting for a Transload Operator for the Portland location.

With over 85 years of service in Oregon and Southwest Washington, Carson is a leader in the petroleum business offering diverse products and services including fuels, lubricants, transload, carwash, heating & cooling, retail and industrial solutions. We offer competitive wages and great benefits!

Essential functions include:

• Loading railcars with product (ethanol, biodiesel, crude oil and liquid petroleum products) using proprietary transload carts.
• Learn, maintain, and operate all processes associated with the railcar transload operations including maintenance, paperwork, and scheduling.
• Equipment operations, OSHA, HAZWOPER and DOT training.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks as directed.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in truck loading and unloading, rail tank car and tanker truck loading very helpful.
• DOT certification is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook, and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
• Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, ability to multi-task, ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a railyard environment with heights and temperatures ranging from 40° to 100° degrees.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• This position is largely self-directed and requires the understanding of company policy, procedures, and values.
• Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments.
• This position operates in a rail yard environment. In the railcar surroundings, the trans-loader may be exposed to noise, heat, and other elements while performing the duties of this position.
• The team member will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, internal and external temperature/weather conditions, and exposed to petroleum and other related products.

Specific Physical Requirements include:

• Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders.
• Opening valves.
• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights of less than fifty (50) pounds.
• Data entry while seated for greater than one-half (1/2) hour.
• Walking of two (2) or more miles per day.
• Working at heights, and at temperatures from 40° to 105° degrees.
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Elevated work is required.

 Employer Notes

• Employer will conduct a background check, drug screen, and driving record check.

Please apply online at www.carsonteam.com/careers

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Aflac, Pre-paid legal, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and PTO.

Carson is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.