RAILYARD TECHNICIAN

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

This position is responsible for the cleaning and inspection of the interior and exterior of all bulk rail cars to prepare railcars for bulk loading and transport of food grade products. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remove all returned product, debris and other contaminates from inside the rail cars
• Inspect rail cars for damage and fatigue.
• Assist in identifying needed repairs on rail cars and assist in performing minor repairs.
• Operate PIT equipment (e.g., skid steer, tractor, etc.) as needed.
• Adhere to Railyard Safety guidelines.
• Record all cleaning performed using the Company’s Pronto Form software which also includes paperwork to accurately comply with HACCP, traceability, Food Safety, and quality requirements.
• Maintain excellent position regarding GMPs, Food Safety and Quality
• Housekeeping responsibilities shall be maintained in Car Cleaning Facility
• Clean and prepare for monthly Fogging, not only in immediate work area, but other areas of the facility as needed.
• Adhere to the Lifeline Foods Code of Team Behavior. In that regard, this position may be expected to perform duties outside the key responsibilities.
• Responsible for Food Safety, quality and personal safety.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment is manufacturing.
• Frequently exposed to airborne particles (dust) and/or toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to hot/cold and/or humid conditions.
• Frequently works near machinery with moving parts.
• Frequently exposed to high, precarious places.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes and risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Frequently exposed to a confined wet environment.
• Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School education or equivalent is preferred, or at least 3 years of experience using mechanical or other related skills (preferably in a grain and/or manufacturing environment); or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.
• Basic working knowledge and safe use of hand tools and industrial shop tools is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal customers.
• Technology proficient to include use of computers, tablets, and two-way radio communications.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to stand for long periods of time throughout shift.
• Required to sit; use hands to finger; handle, feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; speak; hear, taste and smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to safely work at heights over 18’, including railcars, manlifts, ladders, platforms, equipment tops, tops of railcars and scaffolding.
• Must be able to climb ladders and platforms, enter confined spaces and wear all safety equipment.