Rail Loader

Wallenius Wilhelmsen • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

As a Rail Loader with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, you will perform hands-on work preparing railcars and loading or unloading vehicles in a fast-paced environment. You will help ensure vehicles are positioned and secured in accordance with company quality standards and customer requirements. The role involves maintaining rail-loading equipment and conducting inspections of bridge plates.

Working conditions vary by location and may include indoor and outdoor environments, extreme temperatures, wetness, wind, fumes, dust particles, and drafts. The company emphasizes a safety-first environment and appropriate precautions to protect employees.

Requirements

• Be physically able to safely lift 50 pounds at shoulder level.
• Be able to work within the confined spaces of a railcar.
• Be able to work at heights of 20 feet.

Nice To Haves

• Previous rail department experience.
• Previous mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare railcars for shipment by opening and closing doors, setting bridge plates, clearing trash from railcars, chocking vehicles, and replacing chocks.
• Load and unload vehicles onto railcars in compliance with company quality standards.
• Ensure vehicles are properly spaced within railcars and secure them according to customer standards on outbound railcars.
• Maintain buck loaders, ramps, railcars, graphite door tracks, and other moving mechanical parts, including lubrication.
• Conduct monthly bridge-plate inspections and paint bridge plates as needed.

Benefits

• Low-cost health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days of employment.
• Company-matching 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Access to on-the-job training and career development.
• Discounts on attractions, automotive services, travel, and more.

What This Job Offers

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