Job Details

Production Team Member

Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a member of our production team at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Ville Platte, LA. Union Tank Car Company's regulatory, engineering, and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago's financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. ULTX offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, hard work, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking are all valued.

Primary Job Functions

This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.

• Maintains the appearance, sanitary condition, and cleanliness of plant buildings and grounds.
• Performs dusting, wiping, polishing, washing, sweeping, and sanitizing.
• Operates equipment such as riding a lawn mower.
• Maintains area in a neat and orderly manner and reports work hazards.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or pass a Combined Basic Skills Test
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently.
• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime.
• Willingness to wear required PPE at all times and always work safely.
• Ability to understand and follow UTLX operating procedures and policies based on safety and field training.

Environmental & Working Conditions

• Work indoors and outdoors, may be exposed to the elements.
• Physical effort in lifting and carrying materials and Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Extends hands and arms in any direction to lift, pull, and carry tools and equipment.
• Kneels, crouches, bends in order to complete tasks.
• Climbs various heights in order to complete tasks.
• Exposed to dirt, fumes, smoke, and heat.
• Possible exposure to hazardous materials or hazardous waste from leaks or spills of these materials while moving or storing them.

Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid disability
• 401k matching and pension
• Annual safety shoe allowance and prescription safety wear
• Holiday and vacation pay
• Marmon employee discount program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral bonus and perfect attendance bonus programs

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law, to include background check, physical, and drug and alcohol screen.

It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to ...@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.