Associated Feed

Rail Unloaders

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the rail unloader is required to operate, monitor, and maintain all aspects of the rail operation at this facility. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to operate, monitor, and maintain all aspects of the rail operation at this facility. This will include operation of the locomotive, keeping a daily inventory of all rail cars, unloading of cargo, routing products to the proper area of the facility, and maintenance of all components of the rail operation.
• Applicants must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and clean DMV record.
• Participation in a random drug testing program will be required.
• The successful candidate will be in good physical condition, able to lift and carry 75 lbs. for 100 feet, communicate clearly and audibly in a noisy environment, understand all railroad vocabulary, and be flexible to work varying schedules and overtime as needed.

Additional responsibilities include performing other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques for safe work practices

Ability to:

• Work in confined spaces and/or at high elevations
• Perform daily safety inspections and identify safety hazards
• Work flexibly and varying work schedules including on-call, overtime as needed
• Perform basic mathematical problems (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and customers
• Follow written and verbal instructions; problem solve
• Communicate effectively in English (verbal/written)
• Complete written work orders legibly and keep records to coordinate feed schedules
• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate good organization skills

Minimum job requirements, experience and training guidelines:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent work experience
• Ability to lift/carry up to 75 pounds up to 100 feet (e.g., sack feed bag)
• Previous feed/agricultural experience desired
• Basic computer skills
• Work varying shifts including weekends, holidays and overtime
• Valid California driver's license and insurable driving record
• Participation in random drug/alcohol DOT testing program is required

Special demands physical and mental requirements:

• Frequent standing for long period of time
• Frequent bending, squatting, and kneeling
• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 75 pounds up to 100 feet
• Frequent grasping, holding, and reaching
• Constant use of overall vision
• Frequent hearing and talking in person; may be required to wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions
• Frequent co-worker contact; occasional working alone
• Frequent exposure to loud noise

Working conditions work may be performed inside or outside in hot and cool temperatures and a noisy environment. May be exposure to loud noises and steam exhaust, and dusty, muddy, and slick environment. Adhere to all PPE Guidelines as established by OSHA and the company.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory employment practices abiding by the regulations as outlined by the EEOC. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.