Rail Operator

Rail OperatorEnsure personal safety and possess a clear understanding of safety processes and procedures related to chemical material movement. The role requires a basic understanding of shuttle wagon operations and pump/blower operation experience. The Rail Operator is responsible for receiving and shipping all raw materials transported by rail. This includes unloading raw materials into the appropriate storage silos by operating the shuttle wagon and unloading equipment for liquid and powder materials using mechanical pumps and blowers. Basic maintenance knowledge, such as cleaning filters and troubleshooting shuttle wagon failures, is essential. Additionally, you may assist other parts of the plant as needed.Responsibilities:Follow safety procedures for machines and operational activities to prevent safety incidents.Maintain cleanliness and organization of the rail unloading work area.Coordinate with the resin lead and filter cleaning agency to ensure filter readiness.Execute raw material handling, charging, and monitoring consumption according to prescribed formats.Dispose of waste appropriately within the shift.Write shift reports and communicate abnormalities in processes, products, or machinery.Submit samples of each rail car to the resin lab operator for quality checks before unloading.Reject rail cars failing quality control checks, if necessary.Prevent contamination of raw materials during shipping and unloading.Maintain proper housekeeping of the rail yard and work area based on 5S principles.Keep a logbook of all received, shipped, and unloaded rail cars with corresponding dates.Essential Skills:Knowledge of chemical safety and basic chemical processes.Experience in heavy equipment operation and outdoor work.Proficient in manual labor and handling heavy lifting.Strong communication and writing skills.Ability to perform inventory checks and manage chemical testing.Additional Skills & Qualifications:Ability to follow and implement safety procedures effectively.Understanding of shuttle wagon operations and maintenance.Experience in a warehouse environment.Work Environment:The role requires the ability to bend, twist, stoop, sit, squat, kneel, crawl, push, and pull.You must be capable of lifting 50 lbs and reaching in all directions.The position involves walking and standing for extended periods to cover 12-hour shifts, along with other physical requirements as needed.Job Type & Location:This is a permanent position based out of Decatur, AL.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $41600.00/yr. Offers a full line of benefits (BCBS of Alabama for medical, Guardian- Dental; EyeMed- Vision). Additional benefits such as team life, STD, LDT and identity theft covered at 100%. 401k: company matches 3.5% on an employee's contribution of 6%. Paid leave: 80 hours of accrued vacation, 24 hours of accrued emergency leave, 10 paid holidays.About Aerotek:Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.