LABORER OPERATOR
About The Position
A&K Railroad Materials is a leading supplier of new and used railroad track materials with sales offices and a network of storage and distribution facilities across the United States. The company's mission is to provide innovative solutions to promote lasting railway infrastructure. The Laborer Operator will assist with the daily operations of the rail yard in Stockton, CA, working with the yard manager to complete various tasks. These tasks include lifting and preparing materials, operating forklifts, performing basic inventory functions, moving materials to create a finished product, and using manual tools and other equipment. The role requires multitasking, collaboration, communication, and assisting with projects as needed within the yard setting.
Requirements
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
- Experience in labor within a heavy industry.
- Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
- Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, grinders, etc.
- Experience with forklifts or backhoes.
- Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
- Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Work with teams to complete various tasks within the creation of railroad materials.
- Move materials or prepare materials for delivery.
- Unload materials that are delivered such as lumber or bags of cement and distribute them to appropriate location as identified by yard manager, project plans, or specifications.
- Utilize manual tools and equipment as needed.
- Maintain inventory of materials to each workstation within the yard, which may include raw materials, removal of debris, pieces of rail, heavy materials, loaded or unloaded bags, sand, and other assorted materials.
- Assist in various maintenance or other general tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
