Shipment Loader

• My Match

Do you like to be on the go? Want to find a job in a busy, team-oriented place? If so, then consider becoming a Shipment Loader. The physical demands of this role will keep you moving all the time. You’ll manage loading bins and product transitions in addition to connecting loading equipment to hopper cars.

Your responsibilities include cleaning, inspecting and preparing hopper cars for product loading. Next, you’ll load hopper cars according to loading procedures, quality standards and safe practices. A Shipment Loader inspects and ensures loading equipment is working properly. You’ll also check the weight of hopper cars after loading to ensure that weight does not go over regulations.

As a Shipment Loader, you'll do some record keeping. You’ll maintain accurate loading records and tracking. Securing and labeling loaded hopper cars is also part of your work.

Safety and teamwork go hand-in-hand in this career. You’ll wear protective clothing that may be required to transfer the product to ensure personal safety. Just as importantly, you’re duties include communicating with your supervisor on any problems as they occur.

While performing the duties of this job, you may be exposed to fast moving material handling equipment or other mechanical equipment. The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate. As a Shipment Loader, you must be able to lift 25 lbs.

This job may require shift work.

Critical Skills

• Calculate Dimension/Tolerance
• Check, Examine and Record
• Comprehend and Follow Oral Instructions
• Conform to Specifications
• Machine Monitoring and Control
• Operate Large Vehicles
• Safety Regulations and Procedures
• Shipping Routes and Methods
• Team Player

Key Responsibilities

• Load railcar/truck according to loading instructions using gauges and/or strapping tables
• Check and follow loading schedule, maintain loading records
• Weigh railcar or truck prior to product transfer
• Ensure that truck or railcar is positioned and secured at proper loading rack
• Visually inspect the railcar or truck to be involved in the upcoming transfer
• Communicate with facility supervisor on any problems as they occur

Specific job titles and duties vary by employer so check for details.