Rail Operator

Quantix SCS LLC•Rincon, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rail Yard Operators are responsible for the safe movement and placement of Rail Cars. This includes communication with Rail Techs for Blue Flag clearance into loading locations, providing track locations, and performing all interplant Rail Switching as instructed by the Rail Coordinator. Employees are expected to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision, interact professionally with others, and contribute effectively as a team member. They should support management's objectives and work independently while understanding the importance of communication and coordination. Safety is paramount, and employees must work in accordance with company guidelines, SOPs, and JSAs. The company's core values of SAFETY, PERFECTION, SUSTAINABILITY, RESPECT, and ENTREPRENEURSHIP define its culture and create an environment for success.

Requirements

High School Degree / Associates Preferred
Rail Car Mover including switchmen or Locomotive / Track Mobile Engineer preferred
Basic knowledge and good safety record in working in an industrial setting
Good understanding of Rail Track switching &Track Systems
Good understanding of Train air &Brake systems as well as Locomotive power systems
Computer Proficiency with excel spread sheets, google docs, etc
Internal certifications for Safe Rail Operating procedures
Physically strong / healthy &capable walking / climbing / bending
Work outdoors in all weather conditions
While performing the responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear
The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision

Nice To Haves

Rail Car Mover including switchmen or Locomotive / Track Mobile Engineer preferred
Associates Degree

Responsibilities

Safe movement and placement of Rail Cars
Communication with Rail Techs for Blue Flag clearance into loading locations
Giving track locations
All interplant Rail Switching per instructions from Rail Coordinator
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
Support the efforts of management in meeting profit and growth objectives
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and the organizations
Work safely, within the company guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Ensure Total Customer Satisfaction
Follow all safety rules and regulations
Complete daily inspections of equipment to be used kept clean and in good running order
Maintain the cleanliness of the Switching Locomotive and Rail Track area
Operate all in plant Rail Movement adhering to A&R Rail Operating Procedures and Safety Rules
Communicate about any problems or concerns you may have with equipment or processes
Immediately acknowledge and/or accept responsibility for damage to product, equipment, etc
Responsible for taking direction from Supervisor and or Rail Coordinator
Responsible for any other duties as assigned by Management