Transload Operator

Cando • Columbus, OH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Cando Rail & Terminals is North America’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services and terminal infrastructure that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class I railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi-purpose rail terminals. The company provides a wide range of rail services including industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, short line operations, railcar staging, train assembly, and related services.

Requirements

• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals
• Physically fit including the ability to pull self-up and down from a railcar or ladder, ability to lift and twist hoses, ability to secure rail car brakes, comfort working from heights and utilizing fall protection, and ability to operate derails and switches
• Knowledge of technology and computer systems with a willingness to use Excel and Outlook on a daily basis
• Hold all industrial switching regulatory and customer requirements and standards relating to operations at the site including but not limited to safety critical medical requirements, customer safety certifications, and CROR certification
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, both day and night shifts, any day of the week including holidays

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling dangerous goods and working with various types of products in an industrial environment is an asset

Responsibilities

• Ensures for the safe operation of the transloading equipment including applying rules, special instructions, and transloading procedures
• Makes all connections for each product transfer
• Performing daily inspection and testing of equipment and safety devices
• Reports all safety and equipment problems
• Complies with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures and regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando; practicing and promoting safe work habits
• Completing daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary
• Provides support to the switching teams as required
• Actively participating with the team and providing excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image
• Participates in training or company initiatives as required

Benefits

• Work Life Balance
• Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Health & Dental Benefits including voluntary options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed