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Rail Support Operator

Polyplex USA LLC Occupation: Material Moving Workers, All Other
Location: Decatur, AL - 35601 Positions available: 1
Job #: 3821522 Work At Home option: No
Posted: 1/6/2025 Updated: 1/9/2025 Expires: 3/7/2025
Source: alabamaworks.alabama.gov Site: alabamaworks.alabama.gov

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Personal safety and clear understanding of safety processes and procedures with regards to chemical material movement. Basic understanding of shuttle wagon operations as well as pump/blower operation experience (preferably FIKE systems). Analyze problems or deviations and insure timely corrective actions are taken. The Resin Rail Operator is responsible for receiving/shipping all raw materials transported by rail to Polyplex. The position also requires the unloading of raw materials to the appropriate Resin storage silos. This will require operating the unloading shuttle wagon and will also require operating the unloading equipment for the raw materials (liquid and powder) by way of mechanical pump and blower. This will require basic knowledge of the maintenance of these systems (ex. Cleaning filters for equipment, trouble-shooting shuttle wagon failures). Finally, when not engaged in these operations, it may be necessary to assist other parts of the plant in various roles (Resin, Warehouse) This will not require knowledge specific to these areas but instead additional labor maybe required.
Responsibility
 
 
 
  1. Environmental Safety Security and Health (ESSH)
Follow all safety guidelines with regard to handling/unloading rail cars (ex. Observe proper grounding procedures, avoid air breaks when disengaging rail cars)
Observe proper safety procedures while unloading (ex be aware of low oxygen environments and aware of low oxygen alarms)
Properly unload raw material so as to avoid any possible environmental contamination
Observe best practices when moving rail cars (ex. Alert all nearby when rail cars are in motion)
Correctly prepare departing rail cars so that they may be received by the rail road
If a spill does happen to take place, gauge severity and take appropriate action. Depending on severity, alert process engineer or properly dispose of spill
Foster participation from Shift Team Members to implement ESSH improvement ideas
Collaborate with ESSH resources to promote hazards recognition
Wear proper PPE at all appropriate times
  1. Production & Maintenance
Follow safety procedures for machine and activities and perform safe operational activities in order to avoid safety incidents
Be aware when it may be necessary to clean various filters in order to retain good flow and unloading speed
Keep rail unloading work area clean and free from debris
Make lead operator in resin aware when it is necessary to perform maintenance on any and all rail unloading equipment (ex: shuttle wagon, pump, blower, filter)
Execute raw material handling, charging and monitoring consumption in prescribed format
Co-ordination with resin lead/filter cleaning agency for filter readiness.
End to end waste handling within the shift. Waste disposal at designated place
Highlight, note and make shift aware of abnormalities (process, product, machine) during shift
When not engaged in rail specific tasks, it may be necessary to help with other sections of the plant
Reading and understanding work instructions in work group area
Additional duties as assigned
  1. Quality Assurance & Control
Submit sample of each rail car to resin lab operator for quality checks BEFORE unloading rail car
If necessary, reject arriving rail cars that fail quality control checks
Prevent contamination of raw materials during shipping and unloading
  1. Systems & Process
Maintain proper housekeeping of the rail yard and work area based on 5S principles
Assist Resin field with housekeeping using 5S principles
Keep log book of all received/shipped rail cars and dates of when they were received/unloaded/shipped out
Assist in implementing and maintaining ISO standards (ex. - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 & ISO 22000) in work group
Maintain all documents / records with regards to preventative maintenance performance
Perform problem solving techniques like Why-Why, Cause & Effect analysis etc. to identify and eliminate root cause of problems
Suggest and implement kaizen (Improvements) to improve overall performance in terms of PQCDSME. Preparing OPLS and training based on PQCDSME
Planning & management of CBM (Condition Based maintenance) and TBM (Time Based maintenance)
Comply with OT requirement per the shift schedule and the Overtime Management Procedure
  1. Leadership
Demonstrate full accountability for assigned responsibilities and a passion to strive to continuously improve the way work is done
Exhibit sensitivity to and respect for diversity and follow a zero tolerance for any discrimination based on race, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics as prohibited by law
When necessary, pass down working knowledge and experience to new hires
  1. Physical Requirements
Able to Bend, twist, stoop, sit, squats, kneel, crawl, push and pull
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Able the reach in all directions
Able Walk and stand for extended periods of time to cover 12 hour shifts
Other physical requirements as needed for job
Competencies
Technical Expertise
Mechanical Orientation
Quality and Assurances
Product Knowledge
Intermediate Computer Skills
Behavioral
Safety Orientation
Ability to work as a team member
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Self-motivation
Certificate & Training Requirements
Complete and maintain: DOT’s (Department of Transportation) requirements for: shipping papers, BULK loading and general safety and awareness
Complete and maintain Shuttle Wagon and Forklift certification
On-Boarding, Assignment Training and annual training
Ideal Incumbent profile
 
 
Education
High School Diploma or GED Required
 
Industry Experience
At least 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred



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Polyplex USA LLC
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250-499 employees
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This section shows the number of job openings advertised online in Morgan County, AL for Material Moving Workers, All Other and for the related occupational group of Transportation and Material Moving Occupations on February 18, 2025 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).
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There were 2 job openings advertised online in Morgan County, AL for Material Moving Workers, All Other on February 18, 2025. There are also 66 job openings advertised online for the related occupation group of Transportation and Material Moving Occupations in Morgan County, AL on February 18, 2025.
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