Knife River Rail Material HandlerGood Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company.
Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities.
We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.Role OverviewThis position is responsible for moving freight, stock, or other materials over short distances from railcars to trucks.Typical schedule during production season is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM with Saturday as needed. Typical schedule during maintenance season is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Schedules may vary due to weather and customer demand.Duties And/Or ResponsibilitiesUses safe work procedures that comply with safety policies and regulations.Move freight, stock and other materials by hand or by using track mobile on site in a safe and efficient manner while complying with all federal, state, local and company policies.Assist in performing or scheduling repairs or preventive maintenance of vehicles or other equipment. Sometimes performing these at elevated platforms with heavy tools.Unload railcars by operating track mobile on site and/or hand tools.Keeps records of materials received.Keeps facility yard clean and organized.Maintain & clean vehicles, machinery and other equipment and recommends safety improvements.Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesUnderstanding safe handling of bulk materials, palletized goods, and freight commonly moved in transload operations.Knowledge of workplace safety practices, PPE requirements, hazard communication (HazCom), and safe lifting techniques.Basic knowledge of loading/unloading procedures for trucks, railcars, and containers, including weight distribution and securement practices.Minimum RequirementsHigh School diploma or General Education Degree, or equivalent experience.Driver's license preferred.Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some SaturdaysBenefitsMedical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts401(k) with Company MatchProfit SharingPaid Time OffPaid Sick8 Paid HolidaysCompany Paid Life and AD&D InsuranceShort-term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramYears of Service RecognitionVoluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and DependentsCritical Illness PlanAccident Coverage PlanHospital IndemnityKnife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.