Truck and Rail Specialist (Augusta, GA) - Austin Industrial (NUTR)

Truck and Rail Specialist

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

This job is temporary and will last approximately 3 months. The Truck and Rail Specialist will assist with the operation of multiple loading racks consisting of a truck loading rack, rail rack, by performing loading / unloading activities. Loaders will rotate into a work team of Bulk Loaders, to handle loading and unloading of railcars and tanker trucks.

Assist with terminal / distribution operations by performing loading and unloading hazardous chemicals (nitric Acid, Anhydrous Ammonia, etc.) via truck and tanker / hopper rail car. Rehandle off-spec product. Mix, heat, filter, and pull samples to ensure product conformity. Assist operations with tank alignment with transfers of hazardous chemicals for proper valve alignment, sampling techniques, safety exposures, environmental consideration, and follow Standard Operating Procedures. Monitor products transferred to and from tanks, vessels, or pipelines at terminal site. Assist with terminal maintenance duties as needed maintaining equipment in operating condition. Pull samples as per Standard Operating Procedure for chemical analysis to guarantee product integrity. Input information into electronic hand-held device which documents Standard Operating Procedure, load out activities, and tank production / spec information. Load trucks, railcars and unload raw materials from outside suppliers and intra-plant Units. Track mobile movement & spot railcars and tanker trailers. Heavy Machinery operations (Front End Loader & Dump Truck) Assist customers and / or producers with any problems that may arise. Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment. Including but not limited to the following : rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance for extended periods of time.

Qualifications Required for this Position : Education : no minimum education requirements. Experience : Experience in handling Liquid and Dry products for agricultural and industrial use, preferred. Must pass pre-employment physical and background check, as condition of employment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Austin Industrial Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. To learn more about us, visit https : / / www.austin-ind.com / what-we-do / industrial.