Rail Engine Operator

Prepares railcars for the loading and unloading of product in order to ensure timely delivery of handled product.Operates and maintains the rail engines and rail track to ensure that they are in good working order, and notifies superiors of rail engine or rail yard issues.Inspects and cleans railcars to make sure final products are not contaminated with foreign material.Prepare railcars for switching with the rail road.Communicates with Commodity Handlers and Operations personnel, as needed, concerning grain-receiving issues.Conducts regular inspection rounds and records all visual damage and mechanical problems that occur on shift; reports results to Shift Leader. Assists in grain unloading and helps to load and unload trucks with product to assure timely delivery of products. Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities. Additional Responsibilities:Ensures work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards.  Completes tasks as assigned by the Superintendents and Shift Leaders.Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures, development and maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.Actively participates in job-related training as required.