Transload Specialist Job at Progressive Rail Incorporated

Progressive Rail Incorporated Lakeville, MN 55044

Progressive Rail Inc. is a short-line freight railroad that provides cost-effective shipping and transloading options to over 300 customers across a wide variety of industries. Our main office is headquartered in Lakeville, MN, with several other owned and operating railway locations across multiple states.

Progressive Rail, Inc. is looking to hire a Transload Specialist for our Lakeville, MN location.

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

Perform shipping/receiving from rail to truck and truck to rail by processing and loading order requests, pulling materials, and placing orders in delivery area. Trained in Hazmat, ensuring compliance and safety with Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Material (Hazmat) regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Receiving and shipping of bulk material freight from rail to truck and truck to rail
  • Retrieves stock materials to complete customer orders
  • Builds loads for delivery requests
  • Efficient and safe operations of equipment while performing shipping and receiving
  • Ability to operate forklift and bobcat (loader)
  • Maintains quality customer service by following organization standards
  • Keeps management apprised of any delays or discrepancies
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment in warehouse and yard
  • Complies with standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Completes reports by entering required information
  • Maintain accurate inventory counts
  • Acquires and maintains technical and hazmat knowledge by attending training as required by statute
  • Contributes to team effort while working with other members to accomplish related goals and results
  • Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of company operations
  • May perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications:

  • Ability to operate a forklift and bobcat (loader)
  • Ability to lift up-to 85 pounds
  • Knowledgeable of material handling and warehouse processes
  • Experience working with heavy equipment preferred
  • Verbal and written communication, computer and keyboarding skills
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Specialists not required but a plus
  • Ability to transload truck and railcars
  • Open and close railcar doors
  • Uncable and cable lumber cars
  • Apply and release handbrakes on railcars
  • Ascend and descend railcars
  • Ability to work in all elements of the job environment (weather, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Lakeville, MN 55044: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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