Rail - Truck Inspector

Day and Zimmermann • Union, NJ

21h • $23

About The Position

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond. With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://dayzim.com Be on the front line of safety and reliability in a role that keeps operations moving. As a Hazardous Materials Checker with Day & Zimmermann’s Munitions, you’ll ensure railcars and trucks meet strict safety and compliance standards. This hands-on position is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who take pride in doing things right the first time. Join a team where your inspections protect people, products, and mission-critical operations every day. This position pays $22.61 per hour!

Requirements

• Successfully completes training program for Railcar - Truck Inspector or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of DOD and DOT Regulations.
• Performs recordkeeping duties.
• Follows training guidelines concerning collecting, transporting, storing, treating, disposing, and/or otherwise handling of hazardous waste and its related documentation.
• Must be able to obtain US Domestic Hazardous Materials Certifications and must be able to obtain Forklift Certifcation
• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.)
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Inspects empty trailers for loading to assure compliance with DOD Regulations and CFR 49 and reports to Traffic Specialist truck number, seals, inside length, inside width and stenciled load limit of empty trailers.
• Inspects load of Hazardous Material for compliance of carrier with accessorial services required on the Bill of Lading, driver qualification required by DOD and Truck Inspection Form DD 626, and any irregularity suggestive of load being tampered with, damaged or pilfered. Obtains unloading location from Stores Planner and dispatches load to the unloading point.
• Reports car numbers, initials and contents of loads to Car Allocator so switching may be made to unloading points.
• Inspects empty trailer at Inspection Station for compliance with all applicable DOD and DOT Regulations; completes DD Form 626 for empty inspection and dispatches to loading point.
• Assists with loading and unloading of trucks as necessary.

Benefits

• medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage
• life, AD&D and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks
• parental leave
• family leave
• other paid time off
• voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees