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RAILCAR DISPATCHER (SWITCH CLERK) - 58I
Summary
Title:RAILCAR DISPATCHER (SWITCH CLERK) - 58I
ID:13565
State:LA
City:PLAQUEMINE
Worker Category:Full-Time
Description
Job Title:  Railcar Dispatcher / Switch Clerk (administrative support)
 
Department/Job Function:  Operations

About Us:  SGS Petroleum Service Corporation (PSC) is a growing company with a proud tradition of excellence in providing product handling, operations, and logistics support at major oil refineries, chemical plants, and storage terminals in the United States and Canada. We are leaders in tankering barges, operating docks, switching railcars, operating warehouses, and loading and unloading tank cars and tank trucks with a variety of oil products and chemicals.  We offer competitive wages, advancement opportunities, and industry-leading training and safety programs.  Our excellent benefits package helps employees and their families maintain health, save money, and prepare for the future.  At SGS PSC, we are a family-oriented company that fuels integrity, teamwork, and ambition.  Our mission is to simply be the best at what we do and be recognized as the best.
 
Primary Responsibilities:  Inputs data for all switches made inside the plant. Updates all existing spreadsheets and helps create work lists for crews. Helps work with the engineer on the train to safely move railcars in, out and around of the plant when needed.
 
Specific Responsibilities:
  • Works with SAP and scaling software on a daily basis.
  • Inputs all switches turned in by switchmen into system.
  • Helps create switch lists for the crews to work the yards from.
  • Uses the UP system to help build and prepare the paperwork for the outbound and inbound trains.
  • Maintains all spreadsheets to track production and performance of the rail switching operations.
  • Communication with all schedulers and load racks as needed.
  • Examines track list in order to determine which cars are to be spotted, loaded, and/or shipped.
  • Proceeds to the designated track(s) in order to separate cars to be shipped, loaded as well as to ensure that there is proper track space available for inbound cars.
  • Separates inbound cars and spots for loading/discharge.
  • Spots any other cars that may be designated for loading/discharge.
  • Ensures that all cars which have been spotted are properly secured by means of setting the brake.
  • Pulls loaded cars and separates cars that will be shipped from those that have been preloaded.
  • Checks outbound cars in order to ensure that all cars are properly connected.
  • Weighs all inbound and outbound loads and empties.
  • Ensures that DOT certification for weight on outbound loads is not exceeded.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned in order to complete the assigned task.
                
Skills/Qualifications:
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word & Excel) and typing skills. Good communication skills, easily adapts to change, shows initiative, confidence in work, and positive attitude.  Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs.of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps poles and the like. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, hear and have a good vision. Ability to work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold. High school diploma or equivalency.
 
Minimum Job Requirements: 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.; stable work history with good references from past employers; pass a drug screen, physical, and background check; and speak fluent English. 

Benefits:  Key benefits and services offered (depending on eligibility) include affordable options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; matching 401(k) plan; employee discounts; industry-leading training and leadership development programs; paid sick leave, vacations, and holidays; safety incentives and bonuses; and much more.

Reporting to:  SGS PSC Site Supervisor

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-exempt   

Hourly or Salary: Hourly

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability
 
SGS Petroleum Service Corporation (PSC) is an EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer and
committed to a drug-free and harassment-free work environment.
 
 
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