Kansas City
Job Description AWCT is hiring 5 part-time Yard Casuals for our Fairfax location. Please apply fast for this position! Summary Job requirements include Yard and Rail functions. Yard: Move vehicles from the plant release gate to yard bays, pull vehicles from yard bays to load lines, and shuttle vehicles to off-site locations. Rail: Prepare railcars for loading and/or unloading, drive vehicles on or off railcars, secure vehicles to railcars according to manufacturer and American Association of Railroad standards and prepare railcars for transportation. Essential Duties and Tasks • Drive vehicles to and from specified locations in the yard and on and off railcars., • Make certain all vehicles are parked in proper locations and bayed correctly., • 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 as required., • Inform managers of any issues that could affect production or quality standards., • Log processed work into computer programs or tracking system as required., • Meet or exceed established production and quality standards., • Read and match VIN numbers 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., • Open or close railcar doors., • Raise and lower railcar decks., • Secure customer vehicles to railcars by using chocks and tie-downs as required., • Lift, set, and pin bridge plates., • Operate buck ramps and stationary loading ramps., • Properly store chocks and tie-downs., • Keep work areas, vans, appropriate work attire, etc. clean and neat., • Notify supervision of any workplace hazards or unsafe conditions immediately upon discovery., • Attend monthly safety meetings., • Report accidents and injuries immediately and follow up with the completion of the appropriate forms., • Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements • Ability to adhere to strict production and quality standards without variance, • Ability to climb ladders and work at a height approximately 15 feet above the ground, • Ability to lift 55 pounds overhead, • Ability to push or pull 75 pounds, • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (often extreme) for extended periods, • Ability to stand for up to 10 hours or more per shift, • Ability to get in and out of vehicle driver's door with minimal door opening clearance, • Ability to use technology equipment to assist in job duties, • Ability to function effectively under pressure, • Ability to communicate with others effectively, work as a team, and use good people skills, • Ability to judge distances, • Ability to maintain a good sense of balance, • Ability to keep confidential any work documents seen or conversations heard during performance of job duties, • Ability to pass Driver's Safety Test, Rail and Buck Ramp quiz with 80% or better, • Ability to read and match numbers quickly and accurately