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.