Railcar Unloader - Ferndale, WA

Hourly Pay Rate: $27.60

Must obtain a TWIC card prior to employment for this position

Schedule: On call for 12hr shifts: 4:00 AM-4:00 PM or 4:00 PM- 4:00 AM, rotating every 4 weeks between Day or Night Shift. 

 

Description

• Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance.
• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
• Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles
• Transload crude oil from railcars and trucks utilizing safe operating procedures.
• Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping and daily inventory.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds alone, twist, climb.
• Must be able to talk and hear well enough to communicate 100% of the time.
• Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management or others as designated. 
• Climb onto top and underneath railcars in order to inspect and seal railcars using a checklist.
• Perform structural inspections as required.
• Prepare equipment for product transfer.
• Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work outside majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as, take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned.
• Trains other team members in the proper procedures used in the facility as needed.
• Assists in Operational, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Inspection duties as needed.
• Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends. ON CALL type schedule

 

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Must obtain a TWIC card prior to employment for this position

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment,  Personal Protective Equipment Used

Operate a loader for snow removal, impact guns, air tools, man lift to work in load out, be able to operate a vehicle, raise and lower loading arms, wire cutters to cut zip ties, power tools, wrenches.

PPE;  FR clothing, vest, hard hat, gloves, steel toed boots, safety glasses, radio