VASCOR Logistics
Rail Loader
This position is responsible for loading and unloading of rail cars at off site and factory yards. The Rail Loader responsibilities consist of identifying vehicles to be loaded, moving them to and into the rail cars. Rail Loaders will set the hand brakes on all rail cars. Once vehicles are loaded on the rail cars, Rail Loaders will properly installing the chocks on vehicles and apply the seals on the rail car doors once the doors are shut. After completing the above the Rail Loaders will release the hand brakes on the Rail Cars. Position Responsibilities: Loading and unloading vehicles from rail cars. Ensuring vehicles are properly parked and secured on the rail cars. Applying seals appropriately to rail cars. Identify and report potential day-to-day operational quality issues and potential improvements. Qualifications: Education: Prefer High School Diploma or GED. Training: Training will be provided on the job. Skills: Basic driving skills. Experience: N/A Nonessential Skills and Experience: Communication skills Customer Focus Teamwork Initiative Attention to detail to meet internal and external customers needs with the ability to adapt to meet these needs. Must be able to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through solving problems for internal and external customers. Must be able to understand and adhere to the communication and facility processes of both internal and external customers. Must be able to take direction and act accordingly. Must conduct oneself in a professional manner. Must be dependable to meet job requirements Physical demands and work environment: The physical and mental demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. On the job the employee must: Have natural or corrected eyesight capable of driving vehicles into and out of a rail car. Have normal range of hearing, or corrected hearing, to be able to respond to normal workplace sounds including approaching vehicles. Be able to conduct the following activities for the duration listed at minimum: Stand Occasionally Walk Constantly Sit Occasionally Push/Pull Occasionally Twist (waist) Constantly Twist (neck) Constantly Crawl Occasionally Climb (work at heights) Occasionally Kneel Occasionally Bend Constantly Squat Occasionally Repetitive Motion Constantly Reach above shoulder level Occasionally Reach below shoulder level Constantly Keyboarding/ Mouse (scanners) Frequently Fine manipulation- finger movement Constantly Simple grasping Occasionally Must carry/lift loads of: Lift Light (up to 25lbs.) Frequently (Setting Hand Brakes) Never Lift Moderate (25 - 50lbs.) Never Never Lift Heavy (over 50lbs.) Never Never Mental: On the job the employee must be able to perform these functions on a daily basis: Read and comprehend written word Write Perform calculations Communicate orally Reason and analyze Comprehend directions/instructions Environmental: On the job the employee: May be exposed to excessive noise depending on job location and operations in progress Is around moving machinery and equipment on a daily basis Depending on work location, may be exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity May be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, chemicals depending on the work location May be required to drive motorized equipment depending on the work location Potentially walks on uneven ground Works in confined quarters on a daily basis Drives motorized equipment such as golf cart General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.
This position is responsible for loading and unloading of rail cars at off site and factory yards. The Rail Loader responsibilities consist of identifying vehicles to be loaded, moving them to and into the rail cars. Rail Loaders will set the hand brakes on all rail cars. Once vehicles are loaded on the rail cars, Rail Loaders will properly installing the chocks on vehicles and apply the seals on the rail car doors once the doors are shut. After completing the above the Rail Loaders will release the hand brakes on the Rail Cars. Position Responsibilities: Loading and unloading vehicles from rail cars. Ensuring vehicles are properly parked and secured on the rail cars. Applying seals appropriately to rail cars. Identify and report potential day-to-day operational quality issues and potential improvements. Qualifications: Education: Prefer High School Diploma or GED. Training: Training will be provided on the job. Skills: Basic driving skills. Experience: N/A Nonessential Skills and Experience: Communication skills Customer Focus Teamwork Initiative Attention to detail to meet internal and external customers needs with the ability to adapt to meet these needs. Must be able to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through solving problems for internal and external customers. Must be able to understand and adhere to the communication and facility processes of both internal and external customers. Must be able to take direction and act accordingly. Must conduct oneself in a professional manner. Must be dependable to meet job requirements Physical demands and work environment: The physical and mental demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. On the job the employee must: Have natural or corrected eyesight capable of driving vehicles into and out of a rail car. Have normal range of hearing, or corrected hearing, to be able to respond to normal workplace sounds including approaching vehicles. Be able to conduct the following activities for the duration listed at minimum: Stand Occasionally Walk Constantly Sit Occasionally Push/Pull Occasionally Twist (waist) Constantly Twist (neck) Constantly Crawl Occasionally Climb (work at heights) Occasionally Kneel Occasionally Bend Constantly Squat Occasionally Repetitive Motion Constantly Reach above shoulder level Occasionally Reach below shoulder level Constantly Keyboarding/ Mouse (scanners) Frequently Fine manipulation- finger movement Constantly Simple grasping Occasionally Must carry/lift loads of: Lift Light (up to 25lbs.) Frequently (Setting Hand Brakes) Never Lift Moderate (25 - 50lbs.) Never Never Lift Heavy (over 50lbs.) Never Never Mental: On the job the employee must be able to perform these functions on a daily basis: Read and comprehend written word Write Perform calculations Communicate orally Reason and analyze Comprehend directions/instructions Environmental: On the job the employee: May be exposed to excessive noise depending on job location and operations in progress Is around moving machinery and equipment on a daily basis Depending on work location, may be exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity May be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, chemicals depending on the work location May be required to drive motorized equipment depending on the work location Potentially walks on uneven ground Works in confined quarters on a daily basis Drives motorized equipment such as golf cart General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.