Rail Technician

Accredo Packaging, Inc.•Sugar Land, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Accredo Packaging, Inc. located in Sugar Land, Tx manufactures and supplies sustainable high value added, flexible packaging, predominantly for the pre-packaged foods and consumer products markets in North America. We are committed to recycling, water and energy conservation, and many sustainable initiatives throughout our manufacturing process. We achieve state of the art, environmentally responsible, flexible packaging conversions by combining the best people in the industry with the latest available technologies.

Requirements

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to direct daily work for a team.
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
Proficiency with hand tools (e.g., pipe wrenches, pry bars, ratchets) for maintenance tasks.
Familiarity with inventory systems and attention to detail for accurate record-keeping.
Commitment to working safely in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
Bilingual in English and Vietnamese required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to read and write in English preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in warehousing, rail operations, or related fields preferred.
Welding experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides daily guidance and work assignments to the Materials Movement Rail Technician team to ensure safe, timely, and efficient operations.
Facilitates communication between the rail team and managers across Warehouse, Extrusion, and Plant Operations.
Operates, maintains, and performs preventive maintenance on the “Rail King” locomotive.
Conducts railcar and boxcar inspections, applying current cleaning, repair, and maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Ensures accurate completion of shipping/receiving paperwork, material inspection forms, and task/work orders.
Maintains current certifications and demonstrates familiarity with AAR and Texas Railroad Commission rules and regulations.
Performs basic railcar maintenance, cleaning, and repairs using hand tools and equipment.
Regularly repairs, maintains, and facilitates the use of Supersacks, Gaylord containers, and other resin containment vessels.
Interacts with inventory management systems to track inventory and materials with a high degree of accuracy.
Demonstrates leadership in promoting safe work practices in all areas of responsibility.
Supports customer relations by using strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Performs other duties as assigned.