Operate or tend machines to wash or clean railcar and railcar parts to remove impurities. Forklift operation and proper unloading, weighing, and documentation of various commodities. Use proper technique and procedure to blast, repair, and test granulator bags.

Tasks:

• Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water.
• Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations.
• Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions, using measuring tanks, calibrated rods or suction tubes.
• Operate or tend machines to wash and remove impurities from inbound railcars to prepare them for repairs, sandblasting, and coatings.
• Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
• Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
• Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
• Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns.
• Implement proper rigging and operation of the cleaning trailer, high pressure wash trailer, Wilden Diaphragm Pumps, and Gould Centrifugal Pump.
• Unload various products from railcar in order to clean using hoists or forklifts.
• Follow prescribed safety procedures and comply with federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.

Skills:

· Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.

· Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and team lift up to 150 pounds.

· Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.

· Must be able to work in confined spaces.

· Must be able to work at elevated heights.

· Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work.

· Must possess basic math skills, addition, subtraction.

Qualities:

• Ability to communicate effectively (oral & written).
• Ability to lead others in an industrial setting.

· Dependable

· Teachable

· Mechanically Inclined

· Committed to Personal Excellence (Safety, Quality, Productivity)

Work Environment / Conditions and Physical Demands:

· Candidate must be able to perform the following physical tasks:

· Working around heavy moving equipment

· Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

· Work in high places and confined areas.

· Climb, squat, bend, twist, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds or more to accomplish work tasks.

· Requires the use of a tight-fitting respirator; You must be appropriately clean-shaven per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, at all times.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); 3 years verifiable work experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person