Heidelberg Materials North America
A leading supplier of construction materials, focusing on cement, concrete, aggregates, and innovative solutions.
Night Shift Rail Loadout Operator
Operate rail loadout systems, monitor flow, inspect equipment, and coordinate rail movements.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Rail Loadout Operator role involves running rail loadout systems to load railcars safely and accurately according to specifications. The incumbent monitors material flow, equipment performance, and product quality throughout the process, performs routine inspections and basic maintenance, and ensures cleanliness and safe operating conditions. • Operate rail loadout systems to safely and accurately load railcars per specifications. • Monitor material flow, equipment performance, and product quality during loadout. • Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance of rail and loadout equipment, ensuring cleanliness and safe conditions. • Coordinate rail movements by communicating with train crews, dispatch, and plant personnel. • Follow safety procedures and respond to equipment alerts or changing operating conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸rail loading
- ▸flow monitoring
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸rail coordination
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Effective communication with train crews, dispatch, and plant personnel is essential for coordinating rail movements, while strict adherence to safety procedures and quick response to equipment alerts are required. The position demands strong attention to detail, situational awareness, and a teamwork‑oriented approach in a fast‑paced operational setting. Candidates must be able to operate industrial equipment and automated systems, work outdoors in inclement weather, and adapt to varying work demands. Successful applicants will undergo a pre‑employment physical examination, drug screening, background check, and may be subject to FMCSA‑regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing. • Ability to operate industrial equipment and automated systems safely and efficiently. • Strong attention to detail for correct product loading, weights, and documentation. • Effective communication and teamwork in a fast‑paced operational setting. • Ability to work outdoors and adapt to varying work demands.
Requirements
- ▸industrial equipment
- ▸automation
- ▸safety
- ▸detail-oriented
- ▸communication
- ▸teamwork
Benefits
The role offers a starting pay of $24.06 per hour (DOE) plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with company contributions and matching, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, and options for HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts. Additional benefits comprise AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, paid bonding leave, ten days of paid vacation, forty hours of paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays. Heidelberg Materials is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. • Starting pay $24.06 per hour DOE. • 401(k) with company contributions and matching. • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. • Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options. • AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, and basic life insurance coverage. • Paid bonding leave, 10 days paid vacation, 40 hours paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays.
Work Environment
Onsite