Rail Loader

Wallenius Wilhelmsen•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing railcars for shipment by driving, loading, and securing vehicles. The Rail Loader is responsible for the movement, loading, and securing of vehicles onto rail cars, as well as performing maintenance on rail equipment. This position requires attention to detail in completing paperwork, maintaining the cleanliness of the rail yard, and ensuring the safety and security of vehicles during the loading process. The role also involves using hand and power tools for accessory installation and repairs, and working safely around moving vehicles.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Must be able to operate vehicles with automatic transmissions. (Manual transmission is recommended but not required).

Nice To Haves

Manual transmission operation is recommended.

Responsibilities

Movement, loading, and securing vehicles to rail cars
Maintenance of rail equipment including but not limited to bridge plates and wheel chocks
Build rail loads
Completed required paperwork associated with rail loads
Blowing out of rail cars
Scan vehicles
Maintain cleanliness of rail yard
Complete daily company equipment checks
Take appropriate precautionary measures to avoid damaging vehicles and/or accessories and report any damage immediately to the supervisor.
Troubleshoot installation discrepancies and makes the necessary repairs to comply with installation procedures.
Utilize mobile scanner to ensure proper items are installed.
Use hand tools such as breaker bars and torque wrenches and power tools to remove standard accessories and replace with upgraded accessories for specified vehicles to standard operating procedure to avoid damage or defects.
Move vehicles as needed and work safely around moving vehicles.
Other Rail functions and duties as assigned by the Company.