Laborer - Railcar Cleaning Crew

Laborer - Railcar Oil Processor and/or Cleaning Crew Pay: $18.70 - $23.10 per hour This position is responsible for the loading/unloading and/or cleaning of trailers/railcars. Duties and Responsibilities: In this role, you will be required to: Load/Unload Trailers/Railcars and Transload from rail/trailer/tanks Transfer product Maintain hoses and equipment in proper working order and report when repairs or replacement are needed Retrieve product samples following proper procedures Cook product to proper temperatures Adjust pH to specifications Separate material (water, interphase, oil) to proper storage area Monitor all chemical levels and control inventory Neutralize waste water by adjusting pH to proper specifications Move waste water from cookers to vertical tank, separate material, neutralize & move to storage Saponifies soap-stock and moves material to railcar Run equipment in a safe manner and wear Protective Equipment at all times Maintain a productive working environment Heat Product Perform Inbound/Outbound Inspections Take pictures of entire trailer/car (External & Internal) Prepare product or material for movement out of railcar; this may include adding low pH water and/or steam Properly attach hoses and pumps to railcars/trailers to transfer product or material Power wash, spin, shovel inside of railcars using proper procedures Disconnect/close railcars/trailers and properly seal for transport Know GMP guidelines and follow proper procedures for food grade railcars Complete documentation legibly accurately and in a timely manner Communicate effectively with management and team to ensure work is completed in timely manner Promote a safe work environment following company policy, safety rules and OSHA standards for the facility Consistently maintain a clean work environment per company and industry standards This position may require overtime and you must be available for nights, weekends and holidays Other duties as assigned Education, Knowledge, Skills and Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual will possess the following knowledge, characteristics, skills and/or abilities: High School diploma or equivalent Ability to use power washer and other equipment Ability to work in confined spaces (railcar) for extended period of time Must be able to follow instructions & follow proper procedures Ability to properly hook up and disconnect hoses Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships Physical Demands & Work Environment: Requires long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, and entering into confined spaces and elevated surfaces Climb ladders while maintaining 3 points of contact Required to exert up to 80 pounds of force regularly Thorough understanding of the MSDS's, company safety policies / practices, and proper use of identified PPE which may involve protective clothing, sleeves, hard hats, foot protection, eye / ear protection, respirator use, etc. Physical environment requires the employee to work outside in all weather conditions Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Created: 2026-03-10