Operator - Whiteville, NC / Conway, SC

Accountability:

• Performs and supports all roles on a shift at our Conway and Whiteville locations.
• Ensuring timely and accurate transloading of material between railcars, trucks, storage facilities, minimizing delays and product loss.  
• Maintaining accurate records of materials handled, equipment usage, and safety checks in accordance with company procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Transfer materials from railcars to trucks using forklift, grapple trucks, conveyors, pumps, or other equipment
• Ensure proper alignment and secure connections between railcars and unloading systems
• Operate forklifts, grapple trucks, conveyors, pumps and other mobile fixed equipment safety and efficiently
• Perform pre-shift inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Complete job safety analyses and report any hazards or incidents
• Coordinate with truck drivers, rail crews and dispatch teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain logs and communicate updates to supervisors and corporate offices
• Track and record material volumes, equipment usage, and maintenance activities
• Use basic computer systems to enter data and generate reports
• Meeting loading deadlines, adhering to shift schedules
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

• High-energy individual with a strong work ethic
• Self-motivated with ability to work with limited supervision
• Independent decision maker as needed to accomplish tasks
• Ability to provide accurate entry of data and ability to handle administrative tasks as assigned
• Must be flexible to work as needed to serve the customer's needs
• Knowledge of OSHA, FRA, and environmental safety standards.
• Familiarity with digital inventory tracking and reporting tools.
• Skills in inspecting and maintaining equipment to prevent breakdowns.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires constant standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe manner 
• Requires occasional stooping, kneeling, and crouching 
• Able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 75 lbs. 
• Requires frequent twisting while operating equipment, especially forklift 

Environmental Conditions:

• Must be able to perform specified duties outside in all weather conditions

Major or Unusual Problems:

• Must keep pace with growing needs and expectations of the position

Dimensions:

• Performs duties under limited direct supervision

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.