Rail car switchman

Lake Charles, LA

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GENERAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBLITY: The primary function of this position is move and spot all railcars for loading.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Move empty railcars for loading and loaded cars to railroad pick up point
  • Clean all hopper cars before loading
  • Maintain paperwork of cleaned hopper cars
  • Responsible for sealing and probing all hopper cars
  • Responsible for fumigation and signing seals on all hopper cars
  • Responsible for maintaining hopper car and pit area clean
  • Assists in maintaining track list
  • Helps with  UP Railroad crew with spotting railcars

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • Three years’ experience in manufacturing environment or grain handling facility
  • Specific understanding of milled rice quality control procedures and practices
  • Ability work well with others
  • Must clear a drug screen
  • Must have steel toed boots 
  • Must be able to move fast




JOB CODE: 1000481