Warehouse Rail Associate

Job Posting

Come join a winning team! Since 1970 Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry. Our strategic locations, modern systems, and dedicated employees allow us to provide custom tailored logistical solutions to fulfill the most challenging needs of our customers. Plastic Express operates from 22 full-service facilities, more than 40 bulk terminals, and 52 railcar terminals offering more than 8,500 railcar spots across the country. We are located near 9 major ports in the U.S. and rely heavily on our rail infrastructure to handle imports / exports as well as regional distribution. At many of the Plastic Express sites, we also handle some non-plastic commodities, which include; paper rolls, steel, building materials and other dry bulk materials. Plastic Express owns and operates roughly 250 trucks, with approximately 250 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in Houston, TX and has over 600 employees nationwide. Our goal has always been to exceed our customer's expectations, and our can do-attitude is what differentiates us from the competition. Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our "Can Do" tradition.

Job Summary

With reporting responsibilities to the Rail or Production Manager, this position is directly responsible for performing essential rail functions in a safety sensitive and production environment.

Essential Functions

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

Essential Functions / Duties

• Rail Operations Operating Rail Mover
• Performing Light Maintenance
• Training new staff when requested
• Record keeping
• Communication of issues with Management
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be added or deleted at any time.

Additional Specific Duties

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibility

Skills

Work Environment

Expected to performing essential rail functions in a safety sensitive and production environment in and around a warehouse and railyard. Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These tasks include, but are not limited to :

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and nights up to 12 hour shifts at times.

Travel

Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Benefits and Perks

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and / or changed at any time at the discretion of management. In line with Plastic Express' Environmental Promise, the hired individual is expected to enthusiastically support all facets of Operation Clean Sweep; specifically, making a conscious effort to prevent pellet, flake and powder loss into the environment and ensure any spills are swiftly and effectively cleaned up.

If you have an interest in working at Plastic Express, please forward your resume including a brief work history.