Rail Loader- Chicago NS

Auto Warehousing Company • Burnham, IL

251d • $31

About The Position

Auto Warehousing (AWC) has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years and is North America's leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely, efficiently, with quality and pride. Our Associates are the reason for our success, and developing their talent remains critical to our future. AWC is hiring several Rail Loaders at our Chicago location (130th/Torrence). This position is 100% outside and is very physically demanding. This location is 24/7 days a week so you must be able to work on the weekdays & weekends and the training will be on day shift and night shift and then when the training is done you will get a shift schedule. You must be able to climb, bend, lift, squat, work in a tight railcar and must be able to drive a manual stick shift vehicle up/down a ramp. We require a valid drivers license too. Competitive pay starting at 31.00 per hour with pay increases based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good driving record with the ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to write, read, and comprehend documents.
• Follow directions, both written and verbal.
• Able to drive both standard and automatic/stick transmission automobiles.
• Ability to adhere to strict quality and safety standards without variance.
• Ability to interact with others effectively and work in a team environment.
• Good visual ability.
• Ability to read and understand MSDS-GHS (will train).
• Knowledge of the use of hand tools (i.e., wrenches, screw drivers, ratchets, etc.).
• Must have a good sense of balance.
• Ability to work at a height approximately 20 feet above the ground.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead multiple times per shift.
• Ability to push, pull, or carry up to 85 pounds multiple times per shift.
• Ability to pass Safe Driving, Rail and Buck Ramp quiz with 80% or better.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work in confined space for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb up and down railcar ladders up to 100 times per shift.
• Ability to stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl repetitively for up to 12 hours or more per shift.
• Must pass pre-placement testing.
• Able to react to change in a positive manner.
• Good and regular attendance in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain e-RAILSAFE clearances.
• Must be able to work 12+ hours per day in order to support our customer requirements.
• Must be able to work outdoors, 100% of the time, in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• To load and offload vehicles on rail cars, per customer and AAR instructions, to meet the expectations of the customer and avoid damage to customer vehicles and maximize efficiency and quality for AWC's benefit.
• Prepare railcars for loading and offloading.
• Disengage vehicles from railcars.
• Drive vehicles off of railcars.
• Prepare railcars for transportation according to manufacturer and American Associations of Railroad standards.

Benefits

• Full Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Health Benefits with low weekly cost to you.
• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Benefits.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Pension Plan.
• Generous benefits package supporting both physical and mental well-being.
• Health insurance for associates, spouses, and children.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance and pension contributions.
• Paid holidays, personal, vacation and sick days, and bereavement leave.
• Weekly pay and a family atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Warehousing and Storage
• Education Level: High school or GED