Railcar Loader

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and safety-conscious Railcar Loader to join our team. As a Railcar Loader, you will play a crucial role in our transportation operations, ensuring the safe and efficient loading and unloading of railcars.

• Conduct thorough visual inspections of railcars to ensure mechanical soundness and identify any defects prior to loading or unloading.
• Prepare railcars for loading by opening manways and installing appropriate loading arms or hoses.
• Load specific products into railcars using loading manifests, accurately measuring and recording volumes and temperatures.
• Secure railcars for shipping according to Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) standards.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation, including checklists and manifests.
• Work collaboratively in a team setting, both at ground level and on elevated railcar loading racks.
• Adhere to and promote a behavioral-based safety system to achieve zero-loss goals.
• Perform duties in various weather conditions and during rotating shifts, including days and nights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of relevant work experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing, driver's abstract, and criminal background checks.
• Physical fitness to perform loading and unloading tasks and work outdoors for entire shifts.
• Strong attention to detail for conducting inspections and maintaining accurate records.
• Basic math skills for measuring and recording product volumes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work rotating on-call shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Commitment to following safety protocols and regulations.
• Comfortable working at heights on railcar loading racks.
• Previous experience in a petroleum refinery or similar industrial setting is a strong asset.
• Valid driver's license may be required. 

 

Additional Information

Wage : $ 26.43+ Benefits

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

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should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.