Rail Car Loader - Now Hiring

Job Title: Rail Car Loader

Join our team as a Rail Car Loader at a busy terminal facility responsible for loading railcars with sweetener products for distribution across the region. This is a hands-on industrial role offering steady work, competitive pay, and significant overtime opportunities for motivated individuals looking to maximize their earnings.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $20.13 per hour
• Schedule: Typically 48-60 hours per week
• Overtime: Hours worked over 40 per week are paid at 1.5x your hourly rate, creating excellent earning potential.
• Employees who work a 60-hour week can earn approximately $1,409 gross per week before taxes, including overtime pay.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload tanker trailers, bulk trucks, and railcars efficiently and safely.
• Connect and operate hoses, hopper systems, and loading equipment.
• Use hand tools for assembly, maintenance, and unloading activities.
• Monitor loading processes to ensure product quality and accuracy.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and follow terminal safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure the safe and timely loading of sweetener products into railcars for shipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience loading and unloading trucks, tankers, or railcars.
• Ability to use hand tools and perform basic mechanical tasks.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Willingness to work overtime on a regular basis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift, climb, and work in both indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, terminals, logistics, agriculture, or bulk material handling is a plus.

Why Work Here?

• Consistent overtime opportunities provide the chance to significantly increase your income.
• Competitive compensation with weekly earning potential well above base pay.
• Excellent benefits package available upon permanent hire.
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing operation.
• Opportunity to develop valuable industrial and logistics experience.

Work Environment

This position involves working both indoors and outdoors in an active terminal environment. Employees can expect a mix of physical work, equipment operation, and collaboration with fellow team members to keep products moving safely and efficiently. The fast-paced nature of the operation makes each day different while providing steady hours and reliable overtime opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.13 - $20.13/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.