Warehouse Rail Associate

Plastic Express•Baytown, TX

81d•Onsite

About The Position

Plastic Express has been meeting the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry since 1970. We operate from 22 full-service facilities, over 40 bulk terminals, and 52 railcar terminals across the country, handling imports/exports and regional distribution. We also manage non-plastic commodities like paper rolls, steel, and building materials. Plastic Express owns and operates approximately 250 trucks and 250 trailers for full bulk truck distribution. Headquartered in Houston, TX, we have over 600 employees nationwide, all committed to exceeding customer expectations with a "can do" attitude. We are seeking dependable and talented professionals to join our team and continue our tradition of excellence.

Requirements

Must be able to safely operate a rail king and pass site rail king certification.
Must be able to perform physical labor such as lifting up to 55 lbs., moving up to 250 pounds, climbing ladders, operate control panels and working with hand tools.
Must be able use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear.
Must possess vision abilities required by this job function to include close visual confirmation of finely printed documents, have distance vision to safely and correctly identify objects and or markings.
Must have peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus on subjects or objects at any safe working distance.
Must have the ability to think independently and make decisions that are in the company’s best interest.
Must have excellent interpersonal, communications, and organizational skills.
Must be multi-task oriented with the ability to handle many activities simultaneously.
Must be able to work overtime, long hours, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous rail experience is preferred.
Annual Rail Certification will be required (given once hired).

Responsibilities

Performing essential rail functions in a safety-sensitive and production environment.
Operating Rail Mover.
Performing light maintenance.
Training new staff when requested.
Record keeping.
Communicating issues with management.
Supporting all facets of Operation Clean Sweep, preventing pellet, flake, and powder loss into the environment, and ensuring swift and effective cleanup of any spills.