BNSF Railways-posted 11 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Missoula, MT
5,001-10,000 employees
Support Activities for Transportation

Be part of a team that values safety, diversity, and excellence. We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation's freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world. We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us! This Material Clerk position is a Guaranteed Rotating Extra Board (GREB) role, requiring on-call availability to cover shifts when permanently assigned employees are absent. This position is in the Transportation department whose responsibility is ensuring efficient and safe freight movement through advanced technology, real-time data coordination, and rigorous safety protocols. This position is On Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Guaranteed 40 hours per week. Training for this position is company-paid on-the-job training.

  • Transport train crews safely in a BNSF crew van, driving in and around rail yards, city and highway traffic, and navigating challenging weather, rough terrain, and remote areas.
  • Perform various clerical and administrative tasks including station and yard office functions, updating train inventory, ordering supplies and directing train traffic.
  • Accurately input data, type letters and reports, file, sort and use a computer to prepare reports and handle various forms of correspondence.
  • Provide customer service support including corresponding with customers, addressing waybilling errors, track and trace railroad cars, and providing rail car movement updates.
  • Support operational needs to provide waybilling electronically of company material railroad cars when appropriate.
  • Assist with exception-based waybilling of railroad cars for customers and various departments as needed.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisors.
  • Able to work in the US without company sponsorship now AND in the future.
  • At least 18 years of age or will be by the anticipated start date listed above.
  • Available to report for duty at the designated work location.
  • Able to work safely in the above working conditions.
  • Able to work the above shift/hours.
  • Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear, and understand) English.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear light).
  • Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment.
  • Ability to learn to identify, interpret and use hand signals from near and far and visually judge the speed and distance of moving objects.
  • Ability to use hands and hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling.
  • Ability to bend, walk, stand, and sit for several hours with breaks.
  • Follow safety policies and procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment required for the job in a safe manner.
  • Basic level skills in Microsoft Office Suite programs (i.e., Excel, Outlook, Word) with prior experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs in either a professional or academic setting.
  • A range of health care options for you and your dependents including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, 2nd opinion services, and high-quality care network options.
  • Life insurance, provided at no cost to you.
  • A Railroad Retirement program and competitive 401(k) plan to help you meet your retirement goals.
  • Family benefits including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.
  • Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships and more!
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