Rail Loader

Precision Vehicle Holdings•Sheffield, OH

2d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

At Precision Vehicle Holdings, we're a dedicated team of professionals with extensive experience in the processing of new vehicles. Our core strength lies in industry-leading software and systems that optimize every aspect of new vehicle processing. With a focus on efficiency and cutting-edge technology, we're committed to delivering excellence to our clients. Our team, comprised of logistics experts and automotive industry veterans, is passionate about crafting customized solutions to meet our clients' needs. Together, we empower leading automakers to thrive in today's fast-paced industry. We’re committed to fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and excellence. We're looking for team members who prioritize safety by adhering to company policies, regulations, and applicable laws while embracing our core values. As part of our team, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and positive work environment by consistently following safety rules, operating guidelines, and procedures. Your commitment to continuous improvement will contribute to enhancing safety, efficiency, and overall workplace satisfaction. Join us in creating a workplace where every employee's well-being is paramount, and together, let's strive for excellence. Who We Are As a Precision Vehicle Holdings company, Precision Vehicle Logistics was originally created in 2014. Precision Vehicle Logistics is focused on yard management working in partnership with labor unions. PVL offers a full range of vehicle processing services for origin facilities, destination ramps, and ports – including rail loading and unloading. What You’ll Do As an essential member of the Operations team, you will play a vital role in preparing new vehicles for rail transport, with a strong focus on safety. Success in this role will require the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment. As a Rail Loader, you’ll be responsible for:

Requirements

Strong driving skills with an exemplary level of safety awareness, quality, and compliance.
Proficiency in operating handheld scanners and other equipment such as bridge plates, end doors, and mobile loading ramps.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
Must hold a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
Ability to pass drug screening and criminal background check.
The employee must ensure safety while working in a shipping and rail yard environment, including safely entering and exiting customer cars, railcars, and equipment.
Work in various indoor and outdoor environments.
Frequently carry, lift, move, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Quickly respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
Comfortably wear personal protective equipment.
Frequently navigate a busy environment.
Perform various manual tasks such as ascending/descending ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, twisting, crouching, and reaching, all of which may be repetitive.
Visual acuity and physical dexterity are essential for performing the duties associated with the role.
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures, work instructions, procedure manuals, and policies.
This position requires the employee to be onsite full-time.
A person applying for this position must be available to work full-time, with the flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or nights when necessary.
As an employee, you will be responsible for retaining a valid driver's license, free from any drug or alcohol-related driving convictions or reckless driving and always remain “insurable” while operating company owned or controlled vehicles.

Responsibilities

Safely driving and parking new vehicles in designated holding lots or facilities.
Carefully selecting vehicles for loading based on predefined criteria.
Ensuring the quality handling and distribution of new vehicles post-production.
Utilizing scanning technology to accurately assign vehicles to railcars.
Conducting vehicle inspections and maintaining accurate inventory records.
Efficiently loading, securing, and unloading vehicles onto and from train railcars in alignment with AAR and Customer standards.
Collaborating closely with team members to maintain operational efficiency.
Flexibility to adapt to various tasks and duties as assigned by supervisors to support operational needs.