Rail Loader- Chicago NS

Job Description

Job Description

Auto Warehousing (AWC) has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years and is North America's leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely, efficiently, with quality and pride. Our Associates are the reason for our success, and developing their talent remains critical to our future.

AWC is hiring serval Rail Loaders at our Chicago location (130th/Torrence). This position is 100% outside and is very physically demanding. This location is 24/7 days a week so you must be able to work on the weekdays & weekends and the training will be on day shift and night shift and then when the training is done you will get a shift schedule. You must be able to climb, bend, lift, squat, work in a tight railcar and must be able to drive a manual stick shift vehicle up/down a ramp. We require a valid drivers license too.

Competitive pay starting at 31.00 per hour with pay increases based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits:

• Full Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Health Benefits with low weekly cost to you!
• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Benefits
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan

This position is eligible for a generous benefits package supporting both physical and mental well-being. Benefits include health insurance for associates, spouses, and children; basic life and AD&D insurance; disability insurance and pension contributions. Associates have paid holidays, personal, vacation and sick days, and bereavement leave.

AWC offers weekly pay and a family atmosphere. Please apply for quick consideration!

Summary of Position:

To load and offload vehicles on rail cars, per customer and AAR instructions, to meet the expectations of the customer and avoid damage to customer vehicles and maximize efficiency and quality for AWC's benefit

Essential Functions, Duties and Tasks:

This position is to prepare railcars for loading and offloading, disengaging vehicles from railcars, driving vehicles off of railcars, and preparing railcars for transportation according to manufacturer and American Associations of Railroad standards. This is a general overview of the requirements of the positions, not an all-inclusive list of activities. This job description is continuously evolving and may change without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• ​High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to drive vehicles with either automatic or manual transmissions.

Education, Experience & Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to write, read, and comprehend documents
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license; good driving record with the ability to maintain a valid driver's license
• Follow directions, both written and verbal
• Able to drive both standard and automatic/stick transmission automobiles (must be able to drive stick shift)
• Ability to adhere to strict quality and safety standards without variance
• Ability to interact with others effectively and work in a team environment
• Good visual ability
• Ability to read and understand MSDS-GHS (will train)
• Knowledge of the use of hand tools (i.e., wrenches, screw drivers, ratchets, etc.)
• Must have a good sense of balance
• Ability to work at a height approximately 20 feet above the ground
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds over head multiple times per shift
• Ability to push, pull, or carry up to 85 pounds multiple times per shift
• Ability to pass Safe Driving, Rail and Buck Ramp quiz with 80%or better
• Ability to stand, walk, and work in confined spacefor long periods of time
• Ability to climb up and down railcar ladders up to 100 times per shift
• Ability to stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl repetitively for up to 12 hours or more per shi
• Must pass pre-placement testing
• Able to react to change in a positive manner
• Good and regular attendance in all weather conditions
• Must be able to obtain and maintain e-RAILSAFE clearances
• Must be able to work 12+ hours per day in order to support our customer requirements
• Must be able to work outdoors, 100% of time, in all weather conditions.

Preferred Requirements:

• ​Ability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule. This facility operates 24 hours/day, seven days a week in all weather conditions.

Auto Warehousing Company, including its subsidiaries, is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities .