Rail Technician

Accredo Packaging•Sugar Land, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides daily guidance and work assignments to the Materials Movement Rail Technician team to ensure safe, timely, and efficient operations. The position facilitates communication between the rail team and managers across Warehouse, Extrusion, and Plant Operations. The Rail Technician operates, maintains, and performs preventive maintenance on the “Rail King” locomotive. They conduct railcar and boxcar inspections, applying current cleaning, repair, and maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards. This role ensures accurate completion of shipping/receiving paperwork, material inspection forms, and task/work orders. The technician maintains current certifications and demonstrates familiarity with AAR and Texas Railroad Commission rules and regulations. They perform basic railcar maintenance, cleaning, and repairs using hand tools and equipment. Additionally, they regularly repair, maintain, and facilitate the use of Supersacks, Gaylord containers, and other resin containment vessels. The role involves interacting with inventory management systems to track inventory and materials with a high degree of accuracy. The technician demonstrates leadership in promoting safe work practices in all areas of responsibility and supports customer relations by using strong interpersonal and communication skills. Other duties as assigned.

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 stoop for extended periods and move routinely from kneeling to standing positions.
Must be able to wear a respirator and pass a Fit Test.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to climb ladders and perform tasks at elevated heights.
Ability to work in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in warehousing, rail operations, or related fields preferred.
Welding experience is highly preferred.
Ability to read and write in English 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.