Job Details

About us:

Zinc Resources LLC, a new state-of-the-art facility in Victoria, Texas leads the industry in recycling of Electric Arc Furnace dust in the market of Waelz Zinc Oxide and Waelz Iron Products. Focusing on reducing environmental impact and repurposing waste into quality zinc and iron products, our commitment to excellence and sustainability ensures superior products that meet global industry needs.

At Zinc Resources LLC, we offer a work environment that empowers employees to showcase their talents, share ideas, and contribute to company success.

Join us at Zinc Resources LLC and embark on a rewarding career journey filled with professional growth and development opportunities. We take pride in providing a comprehensive benefits package to all our team members, effective after a 30-day waiting period. From medical benefits to a competitive 401k match and various insurance coverages, we are dedicated to attracting top talent and supporting our employees in achieving their full potential.

Job Summary:

Rail Crewmembers will perform cross-functional duties in plant maintenance, production, and equipment operation. Duties include plant operations, production, quality control, loading and shipping of railcars, greasing, and lubricating plant equipment, maintaining plant housekeeping, operating equipment, and performing routine maintenance on plant and equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Unloading and unloading of products.
• Moving railcars (Track mobile and Spotters).
• Operating rail switches.
• Weighing railcars in and out.
• Assisting with preventative and routine maintenance on mobile and plant equipment.
• Operating plant-specific mobile equipment (i.e., Front-end Loader).
• Perform daily pre/post-shift inspections on equipment and maintain maintenance log.
• Cross-train in all plant areas
• Follow all safety rules, regulations, and procedures set forth by Federal and State agencies and Zinc Resources LLC policies.
• Maintains good housekeeping in areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• 1 year of equipment operation and/or plant operation is preferred.
• Locomotive experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret gauges/dials and make competent decisions related to processing equipment.
• Proficiently communicate in English to understand and convey work instructions effectively.

• Demonstrate quick learning abilities, exceptional adherence to directions, and cultivating positive work habits like punctuality, skillfulness, neatness, and dependability.

• Self-starter who can work with little or no supervision and work well with teams in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.
• Capable of prioritizing workload efficiently to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
• Ability to operate radio, CB radio, computer, and other equipment as required.

• Flexibility in availability, including the ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to accommodate schedules, workload demands, and plant operations.

• Wear personal protective equipment such as a hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection, respirator, gloves, etc., for up to 12 hours.
• Pass a lung function test for respirator use, a pre-employment drug test, and a physical examination to company standards.
• Capable of climbing stairs to 100 ft. and working at this height, as well as bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching around all equipment areas.
• Lift to 75 lbs. to waist level and carry 20 yards.
• Ability to use hand tools such as grease guns, shovels, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
• Work in areas where noise levels are up to 90 dbs.
• Work in varied environments (in all weather conditions, heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and/or dusty conditions).
• Exposure to raw materials and various chemicals, solvents, and lubricants.