Inventory Control Specialist

Who We Are

As a Precision Vehicle Holdings company, Precision Vehicle Logistics was originally created in 2014. Precision Vehicle Logistics is focused on yard management working in partnership with labor unions. PVL offers a full range of vehicle processing services for origin facilities, destination ramps, and ports – including rail loading and unloading.

What You’ll Do  

As an essential member of the Operations team, you will play a vital role in preparing new vehicles for rail transport, with a strong focus on safety. Success in this role will require the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment. As a Rail Loader, you’ll be responsible for:  

• Safely driving and parking new vehicles in designated holding lots or facilities. 
• Carefully selecting vehicles for loading based on predefined criteria. 
• Ensuring the quality handling and distribution of new vehicles post-production. 
• Utilizing scanning technology to accurately assign vehicles to railcars. 
• Conducting vehicle inspections and maintaining accurate inventory records. 
• Efficiently loading, securing, and unloading vehicles onto and from train railcars in alignment with AAR and Customer standards. 
• Collaborating closely with team members to maintain operational efficiency. 
• Flexibility to adapt to various tasks and duties as assigned by supervisors to support operational needs. 

Who You Are  

We are seeking a self-motivated Rail Loader with the ability to collaborate effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic along with respect for people and our policies and values.  

• Strong driving skills with an exemplary level of safety awareness, quality, and compliance. 
• Proficiency in operating handheld scanners and other equipment such as bridge plates, end doors, and mobile loading ramps. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately. 
• Must hold a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record. 
• Ability to pass drug screening and criminal background check.  

Physical Demands of the Job  

• The employee must ensure safety while working in a shipping and rail yard environment, including safely entering and exiting customer cars, railcars, and equipment. 
• Work in various indoor and outdoor environments. 
• Frequently carry, lift, move, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. 
• Quickly respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals. 
• Comfortably wear personal protective equipment. 
• Frequently navigate a busy environment. 
• Perform various manual tasks such as ascending/descending ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, twisting, crouching, and reaching, all of which may be repetitive. 
• Visual acuity and physical dexterity are essential for performing the duties associated with the role. 
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures, work instructions, procedure manuals, and policies.  

Additional Information  

• This position requires the employee to be onsite full-time. 
• A person applying for this position must be available to work full-time, with the flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or nights when necessary. 
• As an employee, you will be responsible for retaining a valid driver's license, free from any drug or alcohol-related driving convictions or reckless driving and always remain “insurable” while operating company owned or controlled vehicles.  

What We Offer  

Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by position and location.  

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability 
• Competitive compensation 
• Flexible paid time off 
• Employee discounts