Job Description

Preferred has an excellent benefits package:

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance 

401k

Life Insurance

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Monthly Production Bonus 

Monthly Fuel Bonus

Purpose of the Position:

Night Shift- Loadout Operator is responsible for loading appropriate product (in terms of quality and grade) into rail, trucks and super sacks according to destination.

• Essential Functions Accurately conduct pre-shift inspections daily. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Enter car/truck number information, product, tonnage and seal numbers on the loadout register. 
• Wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the function being performed. 
• Load railcars and trucks to car/truck weight capacity using computer loading program. 
• Ensure pre-railcar inspection; which includes but is not limited to opening and closing of gates and hatches on every railcar on-site.
• Visually inspect railcars from on top of railcar; looking for any contamination. Contamination could be but not limited to concrete, asphalt, fertilizer, grain and resin dust. 
• Clean railcars and perform minor repairs to railcars. 
• Visually confirm railcar marks during the loading process. 
• Seal railcars by attaching seals on bottom gates and top hatches of the railcar. 
• Record truck/trailer information on truck tickets accurately. 
• Ensure scale tickets are completed with appropriate information. 
• Operate transload machines in a safe productive manner. 
• Collect or assist QC Techs by pulling sand samples for sieve analysis. 
• Perform housekeeping as directed. 
• Maintain safe, neat and orderly work areas in and around the facility. 
• Commit to and support company’s Quality Policy and Objectives. 
• Follow safe work practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook. 
• Perform work in accordance with all applicable State and Federal mining laws. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specification (Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities) 

• Previous experience loading railcars. 
• Previous experience operating a skid steer, front end loader, forklift, bobcat or other small power equipment. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is preferred.