Transload Operator

About Coleman Oil

Founded in 1953, Coleman Oil Company has been a family-operated fuel distributor serving the Pacific Northwest for over 70 years. Now under three-generation leadership, the company has built a reputation for operational excellence and strong community relationships before joining the NorthStar Energy family of companies in 2025.

Headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, Coleman Oil operates fuel terminals and distribution facilities throughout the Pacific Northwest. The company specializes in bulk fuel distribution, branded and unbranded ground fuels, cardlock services, lubricants, and retail operations. Coleman Oil serves a diverse customer base including commercial fleets, agricultural operations, construction companies, government entities, and retail consumers, maintaining its commitment to safety excellence and exceptional customer service in the communities it serves.

Coleman Oil is part of a family of operations that includes CityServiceValcon and BTI, leveraging shared expertise and resources to offer broader coverage, streamlined logistics, and innovative energy solutions across the region.

About the Position

The Transload Loader is responsible for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of fuel products from various transport vehicles such as trucks, railcars, or containers. This role is crucial in ensuring that goods are handled properly to minimize damage and support the smooth operation of our logistics network. The successful candidate will develop a strong teamwork approach in maintaining good relations with customers, drivers, co-workers, and suppliers in a professional and profitable manner with honesty and integrity. This position is a swing shift, with a start time of 2:00 pm and will include weekends as required.

What You’ll Do

• Loading and unloading a variety of bulk liquid products.
• Operate railcar loading systems and equipment.
• Communicate with drivers, transloading team, and management team.
• Follows operational guidelines and procedures / Participate in safety training.
• Keeps storage containers neat and clean / Assists with maintenance and clean-up.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills & Experience

• Ability to clearly organize and effectively convey information.
• Demonstrated ability to muti-task.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Interact and collaborate with other team members professionally.
• A willingness to work varying shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as nature of transloading operation is subject to supply and availability.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors and be exposed to varied weather conditions (i.e.: heat, wet, cold, etc.)
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull and push.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Flexibility with scheduling – will require working on weekends and holidays.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Benefit Highlights

• Health - We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a variety of ancillary options such as accident, critical illness, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer employer-paid basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) – 4% retirement account match.
• Days Off – Employees will accrue two weeks’ vacation per year, one personal day on the 1st of January each year, five days sick leave per year and six paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• May be eligible for year-end bonus

Additional Information

Coleman Oil Company, LLC participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It electronically verifies the information provided on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to ensure that employees are legally authorized to work in the United States. 

Coleman Oil Company, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.