Rail - Truck Inspector

About Day and Zimmermann
 

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond. With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://dayzim.com

Be on the front line of safety and reliability in a role that keeps operations moving. As a Hazardous Materials Checker with Day & Zimmermann’s Munitions, you’ll ensure railcars and trucks meet strict safety and compliance standards. This hands-on position is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who take pride in doing things right the first time. Join a team where your inspections protect people, products, and mission-critical operations every day.

This position pays $22.61 per hour!

As the Hazardous Materials Checker, here’s the work you’ll do:

•    Inspects empty trailers for loading to assure compliance with DOD Regulations and CFR 49 and reports to Traffic Specialist truck number, seals, inside length, inside width and stenciled load limit of empty trailers.

•    Inspects load of Hazardous Material for compliance of carrier with accessorial services required on the Bill of Lading, driver qualification required by DOD and Truck Inspection Form DD 626, and any irregularity suggestive of load being tampered with, damaged or pilfered.  Obtains unloading location from Stores Planner and dispatches load to the unloading point.

•    Reports car numbers, initials and contents of loads to Car Allocator so switching may be made to unloading points.

•    Inspects empty trailer at Inspection Station for compliance with all applicable DOD and DOT Regulations; completes DD Form 626 for empty inspection and dispatches to loading point.

•    Assists with loading and unloading of trucks as necessary.

 

This role is for you if you have these skills:

•    Successfully completes training program for Railcar - Truck Inspector or equivalent.

•    Working knowledge of DOD and DOT Regulations.

•    Performs recordkeeping duties.

•    Follows training guidelines concerning collecting, transporting, storing, treating, disposing, and/or otherwise handling of hazardous waste and its related documentation.

 

And if you have these qualifications:

•    Must be able to obtain US Domestic Hazardous Materials Certifications and must be able to obtain Forklift Certifcation

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

 

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

•    Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.

•    Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)

•    Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)

•    Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)

•    Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds

•    Walking

•    Repetitive motion of any part of the body

•    Kneeling, crouching or crawling

•    Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)

•    Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)

•    Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)

•    Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.)

•    Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)

•    Hearing

•    Talking

•    Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.

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