Railcar Loader (Transloader) - Entry Level

For over 50 years, Dana Companies has been a trusted leader in liquid and dry bulk transportation, tank cleaning, equipment leasing, maintenance, ISO depot services, and transloading. As a family-owned organization, we pride ourselves on safety, integrity, and long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected companies in the industry.
Dana Container, a Dana Company, is hiring a Railcar
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Loader for our Kansas City, KS terminal. We are seeking a motivated and dependable entry-level candidate willing to learn alongside experienced Railcar Loaders.
IMPORTANT – Please read before you apply:
This is not a warehouse or forklift position. This is a hands-on, outdoor industrial job focused on transferring liquid products from railcars into cargo tank trucks for delivery. Employees work outside year-round in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
This schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30AM to 4:30PM with some intermittent overtime and occasional Saturdays for clean up.
What You’ll Do as a Railcar Loader:
• Safely transfer bulk products between railcars and trucks
• Transfer hazardous and non-hazardous liquids from railcars to cargo tankers for nationwide delivery
• Operate yard equipment (switch trucks, loaders, forklifts) in a fast-paced terminal
• Set up hoses and monitor transfers to ensure safe, accurate product handling
• Inspect equipment and verify product/load accuracy using scanners
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality procedures (OSHA, DOT, EPA)
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and respond quickly to spills or issues
• Complete basic documentation and communicate concerns to leadership
Qualifications of a Railcar Loader:
• Previous experience operating forklifts, front-end loaders, conveyors, pumps, or other material-handling equipment in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or bulk-handling environment preferred. Direct railcar loading or unloading experience is not required.
• Safety-first mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a physically demanding, outdoor environment
• Comfortable handling chemicals and hazardous materials
• Able to climb railcars and lift up to 75 pounds with assistance
• Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to operate equipment with a standard (manual) transmission
• Basic tech skills (scanners, tablets, digital forms)
• Dependable team player with solid communication skills
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check
Benefits:
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid Time Off) Allowance
If you’re ready for a steady, hands-on role where safety and reliability matter, apply today and join a team that keeps industry moving.
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
• Briefly describe your experience operating heavy equipment (e.g., forklifts, yard trucks) in rail, terminal, or warehouse environments. Include the types of equipment used and how often you operated them.
• We review every application personally. Briefly tell us why we should hire you.
Work Location: In person

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