Vehicle Rail Loader- Portland

Auto Warehousing Company•Portland, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Auto Warehousing (AWC) has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years and is North America's leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely, efficiently, with quality and pride. Our Associates are the reason for our success, and developing their talent remains critical to our future. Our Vancouver location is looking to hire 1 Full-Time Rail Loader. For this position, you MUST be able to work outside 100% of the time, have a valid Driver's License, and be able to drive a Manual Transmission (stick shift) Vehicle. We are located in Portland, OR. This is a very physically demanding position that requires you to work in tight spaces, climb ladders, and lift bridge plates. This will primarily be a Monday-Friday position with the shift of 7:00am-3:30 pm however due to the vessel schedule - some weekend work may be required. Safety is our number one priority so if this sounds like you- Apply today for quick consideration! Summary of Position: Obtain, inspect, transport, load, and unload vehicles onto rail cars in a safe and efficient manner. This is a general overview of the position, not an all-inclusive list of activities.

Requirements

Able to follow directions, both written and verbal
Able to adhere to strict quality standards without variance
Good visual ability
Knowledge of the use of hand tools (i.e., wrenches, screwdrivers, ratchets, etc.)
Must have a good sense of balance
Able to work at a height approximately 15 feet above the ground
Able to lift up to 50 pounds overhead
Able to push, pull, or carry up to 85 pounds
Able to pass Safe Driving, Rail, and Buck Ramp quizzes with 80% accuracy or better
Able to stand, walk, and work outdoors in all weather conditions
Valid driver's license; good driving record
6 months work experience
MUST be able to work outside 100% of the time
be able to drive a Manual Transmission (stick shift) Vehicle

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a team environment

Responsibilities

Prepare rail car for loading
Open/Close rail car doors
Raise and lower rail car decks
Operate loading ramp and position correctly for safe vehicle entry
Properly set rail car bridge plates in place
Shuttle vehicles onto the rail cars
Check vehicles for damage
Report damage or miss bays to lead, supervisor, or manager
Drive customer vehicles onto rail cars from staging lines in a safe and efficient manner
Secure vehicles in the rail cars
Apply chains or chocks, as required by manufacturers, to ensure the vehicle is secure
Walk the deck to verify vehicles are properly loaded and secured
Various duties as assigned or required to help the facility function in a team environment
Adhere to all AWC and AAR safety standards
Train new employees and temporary workers