Job Description

Rail Loader (Port Hueneme) at GLOVIS America, Inc.

Key Benefits:

• High School Diploma Preferred, but NOT Required
• On-The-Job Training
• Increases Every 6 Months for First 36 Months
• Shift Premiums on 2nd and 3rd Shifts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 13 paid Company Holidays
• 80 Hours of Vacation
• 40+ Hours of Sick (Differing sick policy for CA, details provided in offer letter)
• 401K w/ GENEROUS Match
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for Auto Allowance of $125 per Month
• Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
• Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses
• Team Wear Including Safety Shoes
• Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually
• Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, Frequent Employee Appreciation Events & More!!

About GLOVIS America, Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Rail Loader is responsible for loading customer vehicles into tri?level / bi?level auto racks for the delivery of a damaged free product to off?loading destination sites following the guideline set by the Association of American Railroads and Hyundai GLOVIS transportation and vehicle handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load vehicles inside rail car in accordance with the practices and standards of the Association of American railroads and Hyundai GLOVIS
  
  
  • Drive customers vehicles
  • Walk long distances
  • Use hand tools
  • Set up and store bridge plates
  • Open/close and seal rail car door
  • Ascend and descend rail car ladder (using 3 points of contact)
  
  
  
• Follow Rules, Regulations and Procedures
  • Report all hazard/injuries/near misses to van driver or supervisor
  • Communicate well with co?workers
  • Perform tasks in safe manner
  • Follow supervisor and van drivers given instructions
  • Obey lead person, supervisor instructions
  • Always must wear company attire.
  
  
  
• Have a good understanding of daily tasks, and perform them in a safe productive manner, without errors
  • Make sound decisions in preventing hazard to yourself and co?worker
  • Perform all rail loading activities following AAR practices and standards
  • Obey all OSHA, FRA, AAR, Hyundai Glovis transportation manual, local and State guidelines and regulations
  • Properly wear safety equipment when working in and around rail
  • Ascend and Descend utilizing 3 points contact rule on ladder and crossing over bridged plates
  • Work in diverse weather conditions
  
  
  
• Ability to work alone and in team setting. Taking the initiative to perform duties with minimal supervision
  • Write down VIN numbers on verification sheet (with training and approval)
  • Scan vehicle with scanning device (with training and approval)
  • Spot/park vehicle inside rail cars (with training and approval)
  • Operate loading ramp (with training and approval)
  • Maintain a good attendance record
  • Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Compensation

$23.09 per hour

Skills

• Ability to read and write Required
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally or in writing Required
• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instruction Required
• Ability to record and verify numbers characters in length Required
• Ability to work independently and in crew settings Required
• Ability to work in confined quarters Required
• Ability to drive both automatic and standard shift vehicles Required
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by human resources Required

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Must hold a valid Driver's license Required
• 1 year experience Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Carry up to 50 lbs.
• Stand/walk

Working and Environmental Conditions

• Typical outside environment based in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting.
• Must be comfortable working at heights (e.g., upper decks of rail cars)
• Must be comfortable operating loading ramp
• Exposure to dust, fumes, and gases accumulated inside rail car
• The position is based in a plant manufacturing/warehousing environment at Port Hueneme, CA
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full?time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Truck Transportation

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