Come Be A Part Of Our Excellent Team!

High School Diploma Preferred, but NOT Required

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

14 Paid Company Holidays

80 Hours of Vacation

40 Hours of Sick

401K w/ Generous Match

Eligible Tuition Reimbursement

Eligible for Auto Allowance

Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month

Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses

Team Wear

Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually

Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, Frequent Employee Appreciation Events & More!!

About Glovis America Inc.

Glovis America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Rail Switching role will be responsible for inspection, repairs, testing, and pre-trip of empty and loaded rail cars. They will also direct locomotive operator in the maneuvering and position of rail car for loading and shipment in accordance to the Association of American Railroads standards, Federal Railroad Administration laws, Hyundai Glovis Transportation and Handling Manual and Hyundai Glovis Rail Safety and Operating Procedures Manual.

Responsibilities

Perform in a safe manner; always adhering to all FRA operating rules, AAR rules and Hyundai Glovis Transportation and Handling Manual, and Hyundai Glovis Rail Safety and Operating Procedures Manual

• Pass an operating rules class within 2 months of hire
• Measure distance between rail car junctions to AAR standards
• Follow Blue Flag signal law
• Properly operate manual track switches and derails
• Inspect tracks for serviceability and report abnormalities
• Communicate with locomotive operator and van drivers (rail loading team leads)
• Report all hazard/injuries/near misses to supervisor
• Ensure tools and equipment are being utilized in the manner they were designed to be used
• Maintain equipment, tools, and vehicle in good working standard
• Report to supervisor any defective tools, equipment, track
• Maintain records of rail cars inspected and pre-trip
• Turn in any records to rail clerk for processing and storage
• Follow all safety procedures
• Have a good understanding of daily tasks, and performing it in safe productive manner, without errors
• Read and interpret destinations on track sheet
• Maintain records of rail cars spotted for loading and taken out for CSX pick up
• Conduct air tests on rail cars set out for pickup by CSX

Skills

• Basic PC skills to input and review vehicle processing information Required
• Attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination to operate vehicles while watching surroundings to maximize safety Required
• Ability to follow and understand written and verbal instructions Required
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk or several hours at a time Required
• Ability to adhere to company and safety policies and procedures Required
• Ability to work under extreme weather conditions Required

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D Required

Physical Requirements

• Sit
• Stand and walk
• Drive
• Bend and stoop
• Climb
• Reach above shoulder
• Kneel/squat
• Balance, Push/Pull
• Crawl/Crouch
• Lift up to 10 lbs
• Carry up to 10 lbs

Working and Environmental Conditions

This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting.

• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions (from 30 to 100+ degrees)
• Possible exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, etc. - dust from daily elements
• The position is based in a plant manufacturing/warehousing environment at Montgomery, AL
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of skills and abilities required to do the job. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs.