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Weekend Container Yard Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Agile Cold Storage

Yard Jockey

Joliet, IL · On-site

$24/hr

You will be responsible for moving trailers and containers within the yard, ensuring they are ... This position is for Weekend Shift, Friday-Sunday 6:00AM -6:30PM. Minimum Qualifications: * Valid ...

Pacific Rail Services

Diesel Mechanic

Northlake, IL · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

... container yard management and switching services. Pacific Rail Services is seeking applicants for ... Prospective employees must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays and OT. * If you are ...

Heniff

ISO Tank Container Mechanic

Joliet, IL

$21.31 - $32.01/hr

... overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays) * Employment is contingent upon the ability to pass ... Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the yard or working nearcontainers ...

Heniff

ISO Tank Container Mechanic

Hazel Crest, IL · On-site

$33/hr

... overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays) * Employment is contingent upon the ability to pass ... Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the yard or working nearcontainers ...

ConGlobal

Intermodal Equipment Operator

Plainfield, IL · On-site

$22.50/hr

Drive hostlers to position containers and chassis within the yard. * Use top loaders, side loaders ... Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays. * Basic communication ...

ConGlobal

Intermodal Equipment Operator

Yorkville, IL · On-site

$22.50/hr

Drive hostlers to position containers and chassis within the yard. * Use top loaders, side loaders ... Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays. * Basic communication ...

ConGlobal

Intermodal Equipment Operator

Essex, IL · On-site

$22.50/hr

Drive hostlers to position containers and chassis within the yard. * Use top loaders, side loaders ... Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays. * Basic communication ...

ConGlobal

Intermodal Equipment Operator

Aurora, IL · On-site

$22.50/hr

Drive hostlers to position containers and chassis within the yard. * Use top loaders, side loaders ... Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays. * Basic communication ...

ConGlobal

Intermodal Equipment Operator

Robbins, IL · On-site

$22.50/hr

Drive hostlers to position containers and chassis within the yard. * Use top loaders, side loaders ... Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays. * Basic communication ...

ConGlobal

Intermodal Equipment Operator

Blue Island, IL · On-site

$22.50/hr

Drive hostlers to position containers and chassis within the yard. * Use top loaders, side loaders ... Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays. * Basic communication ...

ConGlobal

Intermodal Equipment Operator

Bridgeview, IL · On-site

$22.50/hr

Drive hostlers to position containers and chassis within the yard. * Use top loaders, side loaders ... Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays. * Basic communication ...

ConGlobal

Intermodal Equipment Operator

Oak Forest, IL · On-site

$22.50/hr

Drive hostlers to position containers and chassis within the yard. * Use top loaders, side loaders ... Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays. * Basic communication ...

ConGlobal

Intermodal Equipment Operator

Verona, IL · On-site

$22.50/hr

Drive hostlers to position containers and chassis within the yard. * Use top loaders, side loaders ... Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays. * Basic communication ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Container Yard vs Container Terminal Worker?

AspectWeekend Container YardContainer Terminal Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, OSHA safety trainingHigh school diploma, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, yard-based, physical laborOutdoor, terminal-based, physical labor
Employer & Industry UsageShipping companies, logistics firmsPort authorities, shipping lines
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Weekend Container Yard and Container Terminal Worker roles both involve outdoor, physical work in logistics and shipping environments, often requiring similar certifications. The main difference is that Weekend Container Yard workers typically operate in yard-based settings during weekends, while Container Terminal Workers operate within port terminals during regular hours. Both roles are essential for efficient cargo handling and are frequently compared by job seekers in the shipping industry.

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Rail Yard Laborer/Crane Operator

Pacific Rail Services

Northlake, IL • On-site

$19.50 - $29.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

323rd of 359 rated logistics

Job description

Pacific Rail Services was founded in 1985. Over the past 36 years, Rail Management Services has grown into one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 8 million lifts per year. Today Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto employ over 1,800 people devoted exclusively to this business. Rail Management Services maintains over 100 intermodal lift devices including 20 cranes and over 800 hostling tractors, provides trailer/container/chassis repairs and all intermodal administrative services including gate inspections, container yard management and switching services.

Job description:
Pacific Rail Services is seeking applicants for the Rail Yard Laborer position to join our ever-growing team. Copy and paste the below YouTube link to see what you could potentially be doing in this rewarding career field!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI&feature=youtube.
Pacific Rail Services is looking for self-motivated, dependable and hard-working rail personnel to assist in the safe loading and unloading of intermodal double stack container trains at our Union Pacific Global II facility in Northlake IL.
Qualifications:
  • Construction or driving experience a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidates. Great earning potential of 60k - 90k (With OT), excellent health care benefits, employer 401k contribution and PTO based on years of service. 
  • Heavy equipment operating enthusiasts preferred. If you enjoy operating machinery or heavy equipment, then this is opportunity knocking at your door.  Applicants will be expected to apply themselves and learn all job functions (ground person, hostler driver and crane operator) in order to succeed with our organization. 
  • Prospective employees must be able to pass a drug screen, background check and strength test to be considered for appointment. All potential candidates must have valid DL and reliable transportation. All applicants must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays and OT.
  • If you are looking to work, grow and retire with a company in an industry that promotes long term stability, then look no further. The railroad industry is how everything we need and want ships throughout the country, which has made it virtually unaffected by slower economies or pandemics ect. We are considered essential workers.

We offer good pay, health benefits, PTO and 401k. If you seek job stability and room for growth, then a rewarding career opportunity awaits you.

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