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Unloading Cars From Train Jobs in Pennsylvania (NOW HIRING)

From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure ... cars. Could you be the full-time onsite Train Performance Engineer in West Mifflin, PA, US we're ...

From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure ... cars. Could you be the full-time onsite Train Performance Engineer in West Mifflin, PA, US we're ...

From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure ... cars. Could you be the full-time onsite Train Performance Engineer in West Mifflin, PA, US we're ...

From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure ... cars. Could you be the full-time onsite Train Performance Engineer in West Mifflin, PA, US we're ...

Warehouse Unloader

New Stanton, PA · On-site

$800 - $1.0K/wk

Prior warehouse and/or equipment experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right ... Career growth-our company looks to promote from within first * Join our travel team, see the ...

Warehouse Unloader

New Stanton, PA · On-site

$800 - $1.0K/wk

... unloading, selecting, freight hauling, auditing, repacking, sorting, palletizing, clean up ... train the right candidate Why you should work with us: Get paid weekly Benefits-after 60 days of ...

Prior warehouse and/or equipment experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right ... Career growth-our company looks to promote from within first * Join our travel team, see the ...

Warehouse Unloader

New Stanton, PA · On-site

$800 - $1.0K/wk

Prior warehouse and/or equipment experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right ... Career growth-our company looks to promote from within first * Join our travel team, see the ...

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How much do unloading cars from train jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for unloading cars from train in Pennsylvania is $17.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.43 and $19.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is unloading cars from train?

An Unloading Cars From Train job involves safely removing vehicles from train transport and ensuring they are properly staged for further delivery. Workers must follow safety procedures, inspect vehicles for damage, and operate ramps or specialized equipment. The job requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work in different weather conditions.

What does someone unloading cars from a train do?

A typical day involves inspecting train cars and vehicles for damage, safely operating ramps and equipment to guide cars off rail transport, and coordinating closely with team members to ensure a steady, organized flow. Workers may need to handle paperwork or use handheld scanners to track inventory, and must be vigilant about following safety procedures at all times. The job often takes place outdoors in variable weather and may require flexibility in start times, depending on train schedules. Teamwork is a key part of the role, as tasks are often completed in groups to keep workflows efficient and ensure each vehicle is handled properly.

What skills and qualifications are needed to unload cars from a train?

To thrive in an Unloading Cars From Train role, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and experience with safe manual handling, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with tools such as ramps, winches, and sometimes powered vehicles like forklifts is beneficial, as well as safety certifications like OSHA training. Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability are valuable soft skills in this environment. These competencies are essential for ensuring safety, efficiency, and accuracy when unloading vehicles from rail cars, often in fast-paced or variable outdoor conditions.

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Infographic showing various Unloading Cars From Train job openings in Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,530 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

Rail Car/Unloading and Blending Associate - Rotating Shifts - $5,000 First Year Sign-On Bonus

Ardent Mills

Mount Pocono, PA

$17 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Ardent Mills rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

154th of 443 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

This position is based at an Ardent Mills production facility and requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential functions of the role. Work schedules may vary based on business and operational needs and could include shift work, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities where applicable.

Grain Unloading and Blending Specialist

Your role:

As an Elevator Operator, you will be responsible for unloading wheat trucks and rail cars, run tests on wheat, process appropriate paperwork, and blend wheat to the appropriate specifications as set forth by our clients. To succeed, you must be able to:

  • Must be willing and able to work 8-Hour shifts, weekends and Holidays, rotating every two weeks.

  • Must be willing to accept accountability and work well independently

  • Must be willing to work outside all year round.

  • Perform duties and deliver results in new situations while adhering to safety and food safety policies without compromising the team's values.

  • Serve others with understanding, respect, and care.

  • Operate with simplicity, clarity, and transparency.

  • Deal with and drive change.

  • Organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines.

  • Learn and apply modern technology and share your knowledge with others.

You will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

Position Summary

  • Work in a safe and professional manner with safety always being the top priority

  • Comply with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), and Regulatory mandates

  • Scale in and out wheat trucks/rail cars and create the required documentation such as wheat tickets.

  • Make sure all the wheat trucks/rail cars meet the quality specifications and allocate storage according to type, grade, and quality

  • Work with computers to enter data such as wheat tickets, wheat transfers and wheat inventory

  • Must understand flow of wheat process from truck to mill

  • Must be able to operate Locomotive with proper training

  • Maintain all proper documentation involved with the job

  • Be able to operate all elevating and conveying equipment

  • Know location of all controls, starters, and interlocks throughout the grain elevator

  • Perform basic preventative maintenance, housekeeping and sanitation duties on assigned area including silo cleaning and confined space and working on heights

Major activity areas of the position

  • Work with computer to complete all required documentation receiving of wheat trucks

  • Execute all duties safely while working in the elements all year round

  • Keep in close contact with all the Elevator team, Elevator Manager, Quality Manager, Sanitation Leader and Head Miller.

  • Run all required quality tests

  • Prepareaccurate unloading inventory on all rail cars, and release empties to railroad asap.

  • Be certain that wheat is unloaded from trucks and rail cars correctly and in a timely manner

  • Perform basic maintenance duties as required

  • Ensure all Ardent Mills specifications are met when grading inbound wheat and when making wheat mixes

  • Comply with Master Sanitation Schedules and perform daily housekeeping assignments

  • Be responsible for reporting any malfunctions or quality problems to supervisor

  • Work in a safe and professional manner with Safety always being the top priority

  • Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed

  • Monitor process to ensure all requirements are met

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required

  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong computer skills required

  • Must be able to work shifts as assigned including overtime and weekends

  • Maintain excellent work attendance

  • Able to work without supervision

  • Able to multi-task

  • Able to be trained in the proper and safe operation of vehicles used, such as locomotive and company truck

Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):

  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e., safety glasses, protective footwear, hard hat, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)

  • Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates with conditions which include:

  • Hot/Cold temperatures (inclement weather)

  • Indoor/Outdoor environment

  • Dusty environment(to include Wheat/Gluten allergens)

  • Noisy environment

  • Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes

  • Elevated Places

  • Ability to perform work safely which may require:

  • Frequently standing, walking, rotating,bending/stooping, twisting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reachingor lifting at varying heights and levels

  • Frequentlyclimbing stairs and/or ladders

  • frequently lifting, shovelingand/or carrying50-80 lbs.

  • Occasionally pushing and/or pulling

  • Working in confined or elevated places

Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.

Take the first step towards building your career with Ardent Mills by applying at https://www.ardentmillscareers.com/

Join our team now and be part of our incredible journey to transform how the world is nourished!

Location:

Mount Pocono PA

Address:

258 Harvest Lane, Pocono Summit PA, 18346

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type:

Full time

Additional Information:

Competitive Compensation:

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate's unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 5% Annual.

Benefits:

At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Health and Dependent Savings Accounts Life and Disability Programs Voluntary Benefit Programs Company Sponsored Wellness Programs Retirement Savings with Company Match Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

Application Deadline:

EEO Commitment:

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basaran en el merito, la competencia, el desempeno y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religion, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientacion sexual, identidad o expresion de genero, discapacidad fisica o mental, embarazo, informacion genetica, condicion de veterano, edad, politica. afiliacion, o cualquier otra caracteristica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripcion del puesto anterior ha sido disenada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripcion, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades estan sujetos a cambios a discrecion de Ardent Mills.Shift Differential:The Company provides a shift differential to eligible employees who are assigned to and work shifts outside of standard business hours. Shift differential is paid in addition to the employee's regular base hourly rate and is included in the calculation of the regular rate for overtime purposes.La Compania proporciona un diferencial de turno a los empleados elegibles que estan asignados a turnos de trabajo y fuera del horario comercial estandar. El diferencial de turnos se paga ademas de la tarifa horaria basica regular del empleado y se incluye en el calculo de la tarifa regular para fines de horas extras.

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:

At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:

  • Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills' Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain first.last.talent@ardentmills.com or first.last@ardentmills.com.

  • Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com


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