Rail Loader - Hueneme Port Team

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Come be a part of our excellent team!

High School Diploma preferred, but not required

On-the-job training

Increases every 6 months for first 36 months

Shift premium on 2nd shift

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% company paid employee life insurance & short-term disability

14 paid company holidays

80 hours of vacation

48+ hours of sick (differing sick policy for CA, details provided in offer letter)

401K with generous match

Eligible tuition reimbursement

Eligible for auto allowance of $300 per month

Eligible for wellness reimbursement of up to $50.00 per month

Eligible to receive referral bonuses

Team wear

Eligible for discretionary bonus annually

Years of service awards, employee assistance program, frequent employee appreciation events and more!

About Glovis America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for loading vehicles into bi-level/tri-level auto racks for delivery to off-loading destination sites, in accordance with the guidelines set by the Association of American Railroads and Hyundai Glovis transportation & vehicle handling procedures. Must be open to overtime and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Perform loading operations
• Drive customers vehicles
• Walk long distances
• Use of hand tools
• Set up and store bridge plates
• Open/close and seal rail car door
• Ascend and descend rail car ladder (using 3 points of contact)
• Perform loading operations in accordance to the practices and standard of the Association of American railroads and Hyundai GLOVIS transportation and handling manual
• Follow rules, regulations and procedures
• Report all hazard/injuries/near misses to van driver or supervisor
• Communicate well with co-workers
• Perform tasks in safe manner
• Follow supervisor and van drivers given instructions
• Obey lead person, supervisor instructions
• Make sound decisions in preventing hazard to yourself and co-worker
• Perform all rail loading activities following AAR practices and standards
• Obey all OSHA, FRA, AAR, Hyundai Glovis transportation manual, local and State guidelines and regulations
• Properly wear safety equipment when working in and around rail
• Ascend and descend utilizing 3 points contact rule on ladder and crossing over bridged plates
• Write down VIN numbers on verification sheet (with training and approval)
• Scan vehicle with scanning device (with training and approval)
• Spot/park vehicle inside rail cars (with training and approval)
• Operate loading ramp (with training and approval)
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation

$24.64 per hour

Skills

• Ability to read and write required
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing required
• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instruction required
• Ability to record and verify numbers characters in length required
• Ability to work independently and in crew settings required
• Ability to work in confined quarters required
• Ability to drive both automatic and standard shift vehicles required

Education & Experience

• Must hold a valid driver's license required
• 1 year of rail loading experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive use of hand/grasping and fine manipulation
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Sit, stand, walk, drive, bend, stoop, climb, reach over shoulder, balance, jump constantly 5+ hours per day
• Kneel, push, pull, squat, crawl, crouch frequently 3-5 hours per day

Working and Environmental Conditions

• Typical outside environment
• Must be comfortable working at heights (e.g., upper decks of rail cars)
• Must be comfortable operating loading ramp
• Exposure to dust, fumes, and gases accumulated inside rail car
• The position is based in a plant manufacturing/warehousing environment at Port Hueneme, CA
• Will occasionally use scanner or tablet

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.