Railyard Workers - $25/hour

Jennmar

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Akron, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves performing manual labor tasks such as shoveling, sweeping, and material handling to support rail yard operations. Responsibilities also include equipment maintenance, assisting the plant foreperson, and operating heavy machinery like frontend loaders.

Qualifications

You have a strong work ethic and are able to perform physically demanding manual labor tasks, including shoveling, sweeping, and material handling. You can operate hand tools and potentially heavy equipment like front-end loaders and skid steers, and you have a general understanding of OSHA & MSHA regulations. Prior experience in rail or aggregate environments is a plus.

Must Have Skills for ATS

welding

fabrication

Frontend Loader operation

skid steer loader operation

OSHA regulations

MSHA regulations

Job Description

At JENNMAR Services, our employees are our most important assets and is committed to them with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits plan, including 401(k). We are consistently employing individuals in the Coal, Oil & Gas, Construction, Manufacturing and Industrial industries.

Position Overview
This is a hands-on laborer role supporting a rail yard crew with a variety of physically demanding tasks. Duties include shoveling, sweeping, handling materials, using hand tools, and assisting with general site upkeep. While some operation of heavy equipment may be involved, the primary focus is manual labor. Prior experience in rail or aggregate environments is a plus, but not required. Training will be provided. 


Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
    •    Unloading product from railcars at various company facilities.
    •    Assist the plant foreperson with the daily operations and upkeep of the plant.
    •    Other miscellaneous duties include but not limited to: general labor, shoveling, performing necessary equipment maintenance, assisting foreperson and/ or crew members as needed.
    •    May perform welding and fabrication duties as required.
    •    Day to day work may include safe operation of heavy equipment including but not limited to; Frontend Loader and skid steer loader. 
    •    Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
    •    Ability to follow directions. 
    •    General understanding of OSHA & MSHA regulations.

   
Other Requirements: 
    •    Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
    •    Must be willing to travel to multiple locations including: Kent, Copley, Twinsburg, Alliance, Cleveland and Medina
    •    Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
    •    Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
    •    Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
    •    Strict adherence to Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
    •    Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 
    •    Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.


Qualifications 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Info from a recent interview:

Schedule:

  • Must be available for Day/Afternoon/Midnight shifts
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Jennmar

We’re JENNMAR, a global, family-owned company that is leading the way in ground control technology for the mining, tunneling and civil construction industries. Since 1972 our mission has been focused on developing and manufacturing quality ground control products. Today we make a broad range of reliable products, from bolts and beams, to channels and trusses, to resin and rebar. We’re proud to make products that make the industries we serve safer and more efficient. And with more than twenty manufacturing plants around the world, we are uniquely positioned to react to ground control needs anywhere, anytime. We're a single source provider! Our network of affiliates includes engineering services, resin and rolled-steel manufacturing, custom steel fabrication, roof, miner and specialty bits, chemical roof support and sealing products, and even includes our own trucking company. This ability to provide a complete range of complementary products and services ensures quality, efficiency and availability resulting in reduced costs, reduced lead times and increased customer satisfaction! JENNMAR continues to grow, but our focus will always be on the customer. We feel it is essential to develop a close working relationship with every customer so we can understand their unique challenges and ensure superior customer service. Our commitment to the customer is guided by three words; SAFETY, SERVICE and INNOVATION. It’s these words that form the foundation of our business. It’s who we are.
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