Rail Operator

Western Milling•Goshen, CA

About The Position

This experienced position is responsible for bulk receiving operations by rail car, maintaining related parts and equipment, and providing backup support to other roles. The role also helps keep the general plant area clean, with particular emphasis on the rail yard. The posted compensation range is $16.50–$17.50 per hour; additional compensation information lists a minimum of $16.90 per hour and a maximum of $18.00 per hour. The position requires safely operating rail-yard and production equipment, maintaining accurate receiving records, performing routine equipment maintenance, and reporting product-quality concerns. The job involves frequent physical activity and exposure to outdoor weather, moving equipment, dust, and noise, as well as occasional exposure to manufacturing chemicals.

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 safely operate the yard equipment referenced in the essential duties.
Ability to multitask and remain focused despite continuous interruptions.
Strong follow-through skills; self-motivated and accountable for results.
Ability to work to deadlines and follow instructions.
Critical-thinking and troubleshooting ability.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and maintain detailed, accurate records.
Frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift, move, push, or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Frequently twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, climb, push, pull, and reach; occasionally perform overhead lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
Vision sufficient to safely perform the essential job tasks.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Unload bulk commodities from rail cars.
Operate locomotives, trackmobiles, forklifts, and other equipment to support production.
Switch rail cars within the rail yard to offload product into receiving pits.
Maintain radio communication with rail team members and the supervisor.
Operate augers, belt-driven machinery, elevators, and other machinery used in production.
Clean leftover product around silos, receiving pits, and rails.
Complete bulk-receiving records and rail-car seal documentation to maintain traceability.
Cross-train functionally in other support roles and provide backup support as necessary.
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 and tasks with both feet and both hands, including pushing and pulling leg controls, grasping, fine manipulation, and assembling objects.
Be available for scheduled or call-in overtime as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.