Rail Loader

Job Details: Job Location: Gardendale - Cotulla, TX 78014, Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly, Job Shift: 1st, Rail Loader Job Summary VASCOR is seeking dependable and safety-conscious Rail Loaders to support daily automotive rail yard operations. In this role, you will be responsible for loading and unloading vehicles from railcars, positioning vehicles safely, and ensuring they are properly secured for transportation. Rail Loaders play an important role in maintaining vehicle quality, preventing damage, and ensuring rail yard operations run efficiently Key Responsibilities Load and unload vehicles from railcars safely and efficiently. Identify vehicles designated for loading and move them to and from railcars. Properly position and secure vehicles inside railcars. Set vehicle hand brakes as required during loading and unloading operations. Install wheel chocks to prevent vehicle movement. Apply railcar door seals after loading is complete and doors are secured. Release railcar hand brakes as required by established procedures. Follow all company safety procedures and operational guidelines. Identify and report quality concerns, potential vehicle damage, and opportunities for process improvement. Work cooperatively with team members to meet daily production and customer requirements. Support rail loading operations with a production capacity of up to 24 railcars per week, operating five days per week. Work efficiently with the team to meet daily production goals while maintaining safety, quality, and vehicle damage prevention standards Skills for Success Safety Awareness: Follows procedures to help maintain a safe work environment. Attention to Detail: Ensures vehicles are properly positioned and secured. Teamwork: Works effectively with coworkers to complete daily assignments. Communication: Communicates operational concerns and follows directions. Initiative: Identifies and reports potential problems or opportunities for improvement. Reliability: Arrives on time and performs assigned duties responsibly. Customer Focus: Helps maintain vehicle quality and meet customer expectations. Training On-the-job training will be provided to help you learn the proper procedures for loading and unloading vehicles, securing vehicles in railcars, applying railcar seals, and following required safety practices. Why Join VASCOR? Join a team that helps keep automotive transportation moving. This position offers an opportunity to learn specialized rail yard operations, develop new skills, and contribute to a team focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Extensive Benefits and incentive: Weekly pay and competitive benefits including zero cost medical and dental insurance options, vision, counseling program through Springwell Health, Health Savings Program/Flexible Spending Account, 401K with company match and immediate vesting, yearly company bonus and paid time off. Qualifications: Qualifications and Requirements High school diploma or GED preferred. Basic driving skills. Valid Driver's License is required Ability to follow instructions and established safety procedures. Strong attention to detail when handling and securing vehicles. Dependable, punctual, and committed to completing assigned work. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Professional attitude and willingness to learn new skills. Previous railroad, automotive, warehouse, or material-handling experience is a plus but not required. Physical Demands This position requires the following physical demands: Lifting to 25 lbs.1-3 hrs. Throughout the day Standing 6-8 hours/day Walking, 6-8 hrs./day Reach above shoulder level 1-3 hrs./day. Bend, Stoop, Squat, and or twist-Repeatedly throughout day. On the job the employee must: Have natural or corrected eyesight capable of conducting inspections in varying levels of light. Have normal range of hearing, or corrected hearing, to be able to respond to normal workplace sounds including approaching vehicles. ENVIRONMENTAL On the job the employee: May be exposed to excessive noise depending on job location and operations in progress May be around moving machinery and equipment on a daily basis Depending on work location, may be exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity May be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, chemicals depending on the work location May be required to drive motorized equipment depending on the work location Potentially walks on uneven ground May be required to drive motorized equipment such as golf cart or company vehicle General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr