Unloader / Railcar Switcher - Linden, NJ

Unloader / Railcar Switcher - Linden, NJ

Job Location: Linden, NJ Facility 1-7036 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.

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Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers

Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

Career advancement opportunities

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Schedule: 2, 2, 3 shift rotation, rotating between day/night shift, 12PM- 12AM or 12AM- 12PM every 2 weeks.

Job Summary

The Unloader is responsible for safely and efficiently operating equipment to inspect, prepare, and transfer products between railcars and facilities in all weather conditions. This role ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards while supporting team and customer goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Communicate daily work plans and safety instructions to crew members; ensure all tasks are completed safely and efficiently

Operate and maintain pumps, compressors, valves, engines, and related equipment in accordance with company and regulatory standards

Inspect, seal, and prepare railcars and equipment for product transfer, including performing structural inspections

Connecting and disconnecting 4-inch offloading hoses

Monitor and document operations, inspections, and maintenance activities accurately

Ensure compliance with all Watco safety, environmental, and "Customer First" principles

Work safely in all weather conditions and adapt to various shifts as required

Utilize hand tools to perform job duties safely and effectively

Maintain work areas through general upkeep tasks such as snow and weed removal

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Strong understanding of safety procedures and ability to follow regulatory and company standards

Knowledge of densitometers, mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, and basic hand toolsincluding wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, and measuring instrumentsis preferred but not required

Physical fitness and agility to work in all weather conditions, climb on/under railcars, and handle tools and equipment

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including day and night shifts, with availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs

Effective communication and teamwork skills to coordinate tasks and convey instructions clearly

Ability to pass training and required testing

Valid Driver's License, preferred

Education Must be 18 years of age or older