General Helper - Rail Services

Oregon Steel Mills • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The General Helper supports daily operations in the Railroad Services department at Oregon Steel Mills LLC. The role assists with material handling, railcar loading, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The General Helper works with locomotive operators, switchmen, and other crew members to handle materials safely and efficiently while following standard practice instructions and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to learn, retain, and apply new knowledge.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to become EOS Certified Fork Lift Truck-Bobcat Operator.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of hand communication signals for communicating with crane operators.
• Good math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and accurate number identification.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and accept changes in job duties.
• Successful completion of an ergonomics evaluation.
• Ability to meet frequent walking and stooping demands and periodic heavy lifting.
• Ability to work in an environment subject to fluctuations in heat and humidity and to fumes, odors, dust, and noise.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate and legible records.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Maintain working knowledge of standard practice instructions.
• Operate a forklift to transport materials.
• Secure railcar loads efficiently.
• Operate burning equipment efficiently.
• Inspect railcars and loads for safety and quality issues.
• Use tools including a hand torch, tape measure, striker, torch wrench, broom, shovel, pry bar, and man lift.
• Communicate by hand signals and verbally with locomotive operators and switchmen.
• Perform required safety inspections on equipment.
• Assist other crew members in their areas as instructed by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Monthly bonus opportunities.
• Low-cost family medical coverage beginning on day one.
• Dental coverage beginning on day one.
• Vision coverage beginning on day one.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with a 5% employer match.
• Additional employer-funded retirement savings account.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance options.
• Apprenticeship and career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed