Rail Loader - West Point VPC
About The Position
GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies. Summary The Rail Loaders are responsible for the loading and unloading of rail cars, preparing the rail cars for loading and unloading, securing the vehicles in the rail car and operating rail loader if assigned.
Requirements
- Must be OK with working at heights and in confined spaces
- Requires flexibility with schedule including break times as well as working extended hours, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to read, write, and count
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Good depth perception and hand-eye coordination
- Ability to record and verify numbers 17 characters in length
- Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Responsibilities
- Perform Rail Loading Operations
- Drive customer vehicles onto rail cars from staging lines in a safe and efficient manner
- Prepare vehicles for loading/ unloading
- Secure vehicles to rail cars by using chains or chocks as required by manufacturer
- Set-up rail car bridge plates between rail cars
- Open/close rail car doors
- Operate loading ramps
- Check vehicles for damage
- Various duties as assigned or required to help the facility function in a team environment
- Ability to react to change and handle other essential tasks as assigned
- Work with internal and external customers to make sure expectations are exceeded
- Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
- Ensure all safety equipment is in place, in accordance with the American Association of Railroads
- Follow Glovis safety policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- On-The-Job Training
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 100% Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Increases Every 6 Months for First 36 Months
- Shift Premiums on 2nd and 3rd Shifts
- 14 paid Company Holidays
- 80 Hours of Vacation
- 40 Hours of Sick
- 401K w/ GENEROUS Match
- Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
- Eligible for Auto Allowance of $300 per Month
- Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
- Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses
- Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually
- Years of Service Awards
- Employee Assistance Program
- Frequent Employee Appreciation Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
