Rail / Switch Operator

Compass Minerals Careers • Ogden, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for the movement of SOP, Salt, and MgCL 2 products. Assist the Shuttle wagon Operator in the spotting, staging and preparation of rail cars in line with daily shipping and/or unloading requirements. This is accomplished through the safe and efficient work habits and effective coordination with the shuttlewagon operator, weigh master and/or plant operator. Is also responsible for the inspection, cleaning, and general care of assigned areas including tracks, cars, and associated equipment. Position responsibilities vary considerably between Salt Plant operations and SOP Loadout operations.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma and previous experience or education demonstrating the ability to monitor equipment for proper operation and perform tasks related to maintaining product quality.
• PC literate and proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access to analyze and communicate information.
• Must be able to navigate an ERP to issue work requests and review inventory.
• Ability to interact effectively with others and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Concise, complete, and well organized written communications are essential.
• Must be able to plan and organize a schedule that is conducive to position duties.
• Must have the ability to independently and effectively plan, organize, coordinate, and follow up on assignments.
• Must be able to remain on task in a disruptive setting.
• Must be able to organize in conjunction with multiple directions from Weigh Master or Plant Operator.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration, regardless of their status or position; Follows through on commitments.
• Able to follow communicated/trained quality procedures.
• Able to recognize and resolve issues affecting product quality.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers to ensure Safety.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret job-related information.
• Able to complete reports/logs accurately, in an understandable manner, and legibly.
• Ability to perform lower-level math functions.
• Ability to collect and accurately assemble data in a logical manner.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
• Also required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment or working with rail equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspects rail cars for proper loading requirements (cleanliness) and discernible car integrity before loading and unloading processes begin.
• Works in conjunction with the shuttlewagon operator in the inspection and readiness of coupling devices for proper alignment during coupling and decoupling process.
• Prior to moving the car(s) removes chocks, connects air brake hoses, disengages hand brakes, and inspects track for obstacles and proper switch placement.
• Follows all safety procedures and keeps the Shuttle wagon operator informed of potential safety hazards that may occur while spotting during rail car pushes.
• Communicates the aforementioned and coupling and decoupling progress via radio to track mobile operator.
• Know clearance points, proper communication for “counting down” to a couple, and proper setting of hand brakes on cars prior to the uncoupling process.
• Serves as the back-up for the Shuttle wagon Operator as required to cover vacation, absences and other relief issues.
• Provides clean up on tracks.
• Responds to problems or production needs under the silos and communicates resolutions via radio to the weigh master.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
• Making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED