Rail Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

AWCT is hiring a full time Rail Supervisor at our Jefferson North JNAP location in Detroit MI. This position comes with weekly pay, an amazing benefits program and a family atmosphere. If you are interested and qualified, please apply quickly for fast consideration!

Job Title: Rail Supervisor

Location JNAP

Summary

This position is responsible for organizing and scheduling staff and directing the day-to-day operations of all rail functions. This position is responsible for ensuring the quality loading of vehicles onto out-bound trains and unloading vehicles from inbound trains through efficient productivity of the work crews. This position coordinates the activities of all rail crews under the direction of the Terminal Manager or Operations Manager to ensure a well-coordinated, productive, safe and damage-free operation.​​

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Responsible for the daily scheduling of personnel to load & unload vehicles in a productive, safe, cost-efficient manner.
• Direct the facility's day-to-day activities
  • Oversee loading operations
  • Oversee unloading operations
  • Oversee receipt and scanning of vehicles into inventory system
  • ​Oversee vehicle movement
  • Oversee vehicle Inspections and submittal of damages to proper platforms
  • Oversee daily safety briefings
• Assign personnel to job locations
• Ensure personnel have the support, tools and supplies needed for production
• Conduct audits and make suggestions for corrective actions as needed
• Observe and assist the crews where needed including driving vehicles to and from specified locations in the yard and on/off rail cars.
• Make certain all vehicles are parked in proper locations and bayed correctly.
• Make appropriate changes in activities as needed.
• Daily communication with leads, other staff, and office personnel to determine staffing, supply and operational needs, and ensure these needs are met.
• Ensure new personnel receive the appropriate training.
• Responsible for the progressive disciplinary process in counseling, warnings, and other corrective action to ensure that a productive labor climate exists.
• Document performance issues and coordinate all corrective action with Operation and/or Terminal Manager.
• Responsible for safety programs to provide a safe, clean workplace for all personnel and within the regulations of local, state, and OSHA standards.
• Report accidents and injuries on appropriate forms and communicate to all appropriate customers/vendors and AWCT personnel as required.
• Understand and apply all AWCT, customer, AAR, safety, and quality standards/policies.
• Follow all safety guidelines to guarantee the job is done in a safe manner.
• Identify vehicles and insert documentation or scan VINs as required.
• Log/scan processed work into computer programs or tracking systems as required.
• Read and match VIN numbers (including VIN plate) quickly and accurately to ensure movement of proper vehicles.
• Read, compare, and understand work orders, repair orders, purchase orders, purge sheets, and other documents to complete work.
• Visually verify and inspect vehicles for damage prior to breaking chocks off any vehicle before starting to unload; Document and Submit the damage immediately to the proper platform per Manufacturer.
• Secure/unsecure customer vehicles to railcars using approved chocks and tie-downs as required; store any additional chocks and tie-downs in accordance with AAR standards.
• Open or close railcar doors.
• Raise and lower railcar decks.
• Lift, set and pin bridge plates and uninstall bridge plates as required.
• Responsible for junction spacing to ARR standards using proper equipment.
• Operate and set buck ramps and stationery loading/unloading ramps.
• Keep work areas, vans, appropriate work attire, etc. clean and neat
• Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to adhere to strict production, safety, and quality standards without variance
• Ability to climb ladders and work at a height approximately 15-20 feet above the ground
• Ability to lift 55 pounds overhead frequently
• Ability to push, pull or carry up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors, 100% of the time, in all weather conditions (often extreme) for extended periods
• Ability to stand, walk and work in confined spaces for extended periods of time for up to a 10–12-hour shift (sometimes split shift).
• Ability to get in and out of vehicle driver's door with minimal door opening clearance
• Ability to use company-provided technological equipment to assist in job duties
• Ability to function effectively under pressure as crews work together on production standards to complete work safely and timely without incident
• Ability to verbally communicate with others effectively; work as a team with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to judge distances
• Must have the ability to maintain a good sense of balance
• Ability to climb up and down railcar ladders at a 90-degree angle multiple times per shift while maintaining 3 points of contact for safety.
• Ability to pass Driver's Safety Test, Rail Safety Test and Rail Loading/Unloading Ramp quiz with 90% or higher
• Ability to read and match numbers quickly and accurately
• Ability to differentiate between colors for vehicle identification
• Ability to read and understand location cards and work orders
• Ability to read, understand and interpret SDS manuals
• Ability to write, read, and comprehend basic English
• Ability to drive standard and automatic automobiles
• Ability to follow directions, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the use of hand tools (i.e., wrenches, screw drivers, ratchets, etc.)
• Must have a valid driver's license; good driving record with the ability to maintain the same
• Must pass AWCT pre-placement background clearances including pre-employment drug screening, HPE/POET physical demand testing
• Must be able to obtain and maintain e-RAILSAFE/e-Verifile clearances as required by the AWCT customer or Equivalent.
• High School Diploma and/or GED
• Minimum of two (2) years' supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing, warehousing, shipping industry with rail loading/unloading experience preferred in a union environment preferred.
• Regular attendance in all weather conditions
• Good visual and auditory ability
• Maintain positive behaviors and conduct in the workplace while acting and communicating with others, customers, vendors, co-workers, and management.

Physical Demands

Check physical demands that apply

Describe job responsibilities that require physical demands checked

Standing

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25

% of time

Concrete, railcar, yard, rail car decks

Walking

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60

% of time

Concrete, railcar, yard, rail car decks

Sitting

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15

% of time

Driving vehicles & riding in vans

Lifting

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55

lbs.

Raise/lower bridge plates, hinged decks

Carrying

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7-55

lbs.

Chocks, tie down straps, bridge plates, tools, scanners

Pushing

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75

lbs.

Open/close railcar and vehicle doors, ratcheting, come-along, lifting/lower decks

Pulling

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75

lbs.

Open/close railcar and vehicle doors, rail ladders, ratcheting, come-along, lifting/lowering decks

Stepping

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95

% of time

In/out vehicles, rail ladders, in/out railcars

Balancing

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100

% of time

Exposed to outside weather conditions, often extreme, 100% of the time, climbing on/off railcars, walking, in/out of vehicles

Stooping

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75

% of time

Tie/untie units on rail, placing chocks, inspections, breaking vehicles, ratcheting

Kneeling

☒

75

% of time

Tie/untie units on rail, place chocks, inspections, breaking vehicles, ratcheting

Crouching

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75

% of time

Tie/untie units on rail, placing chocks, inspecting vehicles, breaking vehicles, ratcheting

Crawling

☒

10

% of time

Tie/untie units on rail, placing chocks, inspecting vehicles, breaking vehicles, ratcheting

Reaching

☒

34-66

% of time

Minimum 10# grip/drive vehicles, tools, setting accessories, rail ladders, doors, handles

Handling

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67-100

% of time

Drive vehicles; load/unload; tie down, keys, chocks, ratchets, steering, ladders

Speaking

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Communicating issues to others, communicating understanding, requesting assistance, notifying others of safety issues

Hearing

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Horns, vehicle noises for safety, rattles, listening to instructions/directions, safety briefings, crews, co-workers

Seeing

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Vehicle colors, reports, work quality, safety postings and signs, safety hazards, street signs

Depth Perception

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Driving vehicles, railcar depth

Color Vision

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Vehicle identification, identifying safety flags/cones

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AWCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class with respect to employment opportunities.