Railside Operator Job

-    General purpose: responsible for loading and unloading for chemicals that are used in fertilizer & mining, industrial minerals, and road construction.  Shift schedule Monday – Friday 7am-3:30pm. Overtime maybe required depending on demands of the business.
 

ACTIVITIES
-    Load/unload products from/to bulk storage tanks, railcars, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated tank trailers, and overseas shipping containers.
-    Connect/disconnect hoses, open/close valves and transfer products using liquid pumping systems.
-    Use a Distributed Control System (DCS) computer system to monitor chemical processes.
-    Depending on business demand operators maybe required to work more than one area during a shift. 
-    Use basic math to verify tank levels and available capacity
-    Troubleshoot equipment and processes.
-    Complete paperwork, sign Bill of Ladings, document material transfers, placard vessels for safe transportation of product.
-    Calculate, manage and document the transfer of products to maintain acceptable inventory levels. 
-    Climb on ladders to secure and open dome lids on tank trailers, shipping containers and railcars.
-    Follows all established safety rules and procedures required by ArrMaz, OSHA Standards, DOT and FRA.  
-    Assists in maintenance activities by performing LOTOTO and issuing work permits. 
-    Enters work orders into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to ensure equipment remains in good working order. 
-    Keep work area clean by completing routine housekeeping duties.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
-    Working environment is in a chemical facility. Must be comfortable with outdoor working conditions, routinely exposed to the elements. Frequent walking in a large production facility.
-    Must be able to safely perform all the duties of the job.
-    Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively (pulling and connecting hoses)
-    Capable of bending, climbing, stooping, and standing for long periods of time on concrete.
-    Must be able to pass a post-offer/pre-placement drug screen, background check, job-related physical abilities, and pulmonary function test.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
-    Ability to pass a job-related math exam and job-related DOT exam. 
-    Ability to read a tape measure. 
-    Capable of driving a DOT tank trailer transport vehicle and forklift.
-    Ability to understand the basics of chemical properties and recognize potential hazards.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
-    High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required.
-    Experience in a chemical related field, preferred.
-    Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification, highly desirable.
-    Maintain a rail qualification by Federal Railroad Administration, company pays for.