Transload Operator
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THE KENAN ADVANTAGE GROUP
Eagle Lake, FL, US
Summary
The Transload Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient transfer of bulk, liquid, and hazardous materials between railcars, trucks, and storage facilities. They must also perform equipment inspections, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: 96 Eagle Lake FL - Eagle Lake, FL, Position Type: Terminal Support, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: 8hr, Job Category: NA, Position Summary
The Transload Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently transferring materials between railcars, trucks, containers, and storage facilities. This role ensures accurate handling, inspection, and documentation of products while maintaining strict safety and environmental compliance. The operator works in an industrial, outdoor environment and supports daily operations to keep freight moving on schedule.
Essential Functions
Perform transloading of bulk, liquid, hazardous, and/or dry commodities between railcars, trucks, and storage units.
Operate equipment such as forklifts, front-end loaders, conveyors, pumps, hoses, scales, and other industrial machinery.
Connect and disconnect hoses, clamps, valves, and pumps following established procedures.
Monitor product flow, pressure, and volume during loading/unloading.
Verify product quantities and ensure accuracy of bills of lading and shipment documentation.
Climb onto the top and crawl underneath railcars to inspect railcars, trucks, and containers for cleanliness, defects, and proper sealing before and after loading
Perform basic maintenance such as cleaning filters, greasing fittings, and checking fluid levels.
Record measurements, temperatures, weights, and other required data.
Complete electronic or paper documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Communicate shipment discrepancies or quality issues to supervisors.
Safely operate heavy equipment and industrial machinery as required.
Report mechanical issues and support maintenance teams with troubleshooting.
Understand and follow all operating procedures and company policies, working safely and productively while adhering to all safety procedures.
Participate in cross-training to perform all facility functions.
Assist with additional facility duties including maintenance, landscaping, and painting.
Interact professionally with customers, railroad crews, team members, and visitors.
Complete all applicable computer-based documentation and record keeping.
Wear all required PPE including, but not limited to, FR clothing, hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed boots, respirator, other protective clothing
Qualifications: Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Valid Driver's License
Willing to work with liquid hazardous and dry bulk materials
Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, or overtime as needed.
Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial tools/equipment.
Ability to read, write, and understand operating procedures and safety documents.
Willing to receive general safety training
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift and carry at least 50lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
Physically able to climb up and down rail-cars/ladders safely
Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)
Can carry at least fifty (50) pounds
In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift)
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:
Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers
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The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. ("KAG") is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, renewable fuels, chemicals, specialty products, food products and merchant gases.
KAG operates out of over 300 terminal and satellite locations throughout North America. KAG also provides specialized supply chain logistics services through KAG Logistics (www.kaglogistics.com).
KAG’s uncompromising commitment to our people, customers and community is founded in our core values. We believe in putting people first, developing strong partnerships, maintaining the highest standards of safety and security, behaving with integrity, environmental sustainability, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. These values are at the heart of everything we do.
Founded
1991
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Truck Transportation
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
North Canton, OH
The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. ("KAG") is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, renewable fuels, chemicals, specialty products, food products and merchant gases.
KAG operates out of over 300 terminal and satellite locations throughout North America. KAG also provides specialized supply chain logistics services through KAG Logistics (www.kaglogistics.com).
KAG’s uncompromising commitment to our people, customers and community is founded in our core values. We believe in putting people first, developing strong partnerships, maintaining the highest standards of safety and security, behaving with integrity, environmental sustainability, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. These values are at the heart of everything we do.
Founded
1991
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Truck Transportation
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
North Canton, OH