Railcar Material Handler

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At Knife River we take care of our team because we know its our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that in turn build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for moving freight stock or other materials over short distances from railcars to trucks.

Typical schedule during production season is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM with Saturday as needed. Typical schedule during maintenance season is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Schedules may vary due to weather and customer demand.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Uses safe work procedures that comply with safety policies and regulations.
2. Move freight stock and other materials by hand or by using track mobile on site in a safe and efficient manner while complying with all federal state local and company policies.
3. Assist in performing or scheduling repairs or preventive maintenance of vehicles or other equipment. Sometimes performing these at elevated platforms with heavy tools.
4. Unload railcars by operating track mobile on site and/or hand tools.
5. Keeps records of materials received.
6. Keeps facility yard clean and organized.
7. Maintain & clean vehicles machinery and other equipment and recommends safety improvements.
8. Ensure OSHA DOT EPA DNR MSHA Federal State and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.
9. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions processes and behaviors.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily

1. Understanding safe handling of bulk materials palletized goods and freight commonly moved in transload operations.
2. Knowledge of workplace safety practices PPE requirements hazard communication (HazCom) and safe lifting techniques.
3. Basic knowledge of loading/unloading procedures for trucks railcars and containers including weight distribution and securement practices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements)As a successful Rail Material Handler you will have:

1. High School diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent experience.
2. Drivers license preferred.
3. Ability to work flexible shifts including overtime possible nights and some Saturdays

BENEFITS:

1. Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees Spouses and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application please come to the office for assistance.