Rail Loader

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Washington, PA

23h

About The Position

The Rail Loader is responsible for loading and unloading natural gas liquids into or from tank cars, trucks, and/or barges using material-moving equipment. The position may also perform related product receipt and shipment tasks, including collecting product samples for quality testing, conducting visual and mechanical inspections, and documenting and approving transport-vessel integrity for shipment by rail, public roads, and/or navigable waterways. The role monitors product movement to and from storage tanks and coordinates with other workers to maintain product flow. It checks vessel condition and weight, verifies cleanliness and regulatory compliance, inspects vessels for mechanical soundness and leaks, and confirms they are properly labeled and ready for shipment. The Rail Loader records product, quantity, gauge, and operating-time information and performs general warehouse tasks such as opening containers and crates, filling orders, assisting with inventory, and weighing and checking materials. The position is based in Washington, Pennsylvania. It requires 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required, as are passing a drug test and background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a drug test and background check.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to demonstrate analytical thinking, attention to detail, effective communication, computer and digital literacy, and cooperation.
Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of mechanical tools and their appropriate application.
Understanding of process controls and automation used to operate process-plant equipment.
Knowledge of railroad yard and terminal configurations, rail tank cars used for gaseous commodities, and railyard communication protocols and safety practices.
Reading comprehension for work-related documents.
Ability to recognize and manage operational safety risks, use personal protective equipment and tools in accordance with manuals and training, understand lockout/tagout procedures, identify hazards, and stop work when conditions are unsafe.

Responsibilities

Load and unload natural gas liquids into or from tank cars, trucks, and/or barges using material-moving equipment.
Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks and coordinate with other workers to maintain constant product flow.
Operate industrial equipment to move rail cars to and from loading areas, if applicable.
Check vessel conditions and weights to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures and applicable regulations.
Inspect shipping vessels to ensure they are mechanically sound, leak-free, properly labeled, and ready for shipment in accordance with applicable regulations.
Record loading information, including products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
Perform general warehouse activities, including opening containers and crates, filling orders, assisting with inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
As needed, collect product samples for quality testing, conduct visual and mechanical inspections, and document and approve transport-vessel integrity for shipment.