Rail Operator

Western Milling•Goshen, CA

1d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This experienced position is responsible for bulk receiving operations by rail car, maintaining associated parts and equipment, and providing backup support to other roles. The position is also responsible for keeping the general plant area clean, with emphasis on the rail yard. The role operates rail-yard and production equipment, unloads bulk commodities, maintains receiving records and equipment, and reports product quality issues. Management may add to or change duties, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic operating knowledge of augers, belt-driven machinery, elevators, and other equipment used in the production process.
Ability to multitask and handle continuous interruptions without losing focus.
Ability to concentrate despite repeated interruptions.
Strong follow-through skills.
Self-motivated and accountable for results.
Ability to safely operate all yard equipment referenced in the essential duties.
Ability to work to deadlines and follow instructions.
Ability to think critically and troubleshoot.
Ability to write clearly and legibly to maintain detailed and accurate records.
Frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequently twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, climb, push, and/or pull.
Frequently reach for objects while performing essential job tasks.
Occasionally lift, move, push, or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Occasionally perform overhead lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
Vision sufficient to safely perform the specific essential job tasks.
Work continuously outdoors in uncontrolled weather; regularly work near moving parts or equipment and in major amounts of dust and moderate to severe noise; occasional exposure to manufacturing-process chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience preferred.
Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Unload bulk commodities from rail cars.
Operate locomotives, trackmobiles, forklifts, and other equipment to support production.
Switch rail cars within the rail yard for product offload into receiving pits.
Maintain radio communication with other rail team members and the supervisor.
Operate augers, belt-driven machinery, and elevators used in production.
Operate various machinery to support production.
Clean leftover product around silos, receiving pits, and rails.
Complete documentation of bulk receiving records and rail car seals to maintain traceability.
Be functionally cross-trained in other support roles.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment associated with the rail receiving process.
Report observed product quality issues to the appropriate manager or supervisor.
Perform repetitive movements with both feet, such as pushing or pulling leg controls.
Perform repetitive tasks with both hands, such as grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, pulling, and assembling objects.
Provide backup support for other roles as necessary.
Be available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in basis, as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.