Loader/Chocker

Job Title: Loader/Chocker

Job Description

This position is responsible for helping load and secure vehicles within train car carriers to be transported.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the placement and removal of chockers on each car wheel.
• Precisely position automobiles within the carriers.
• Chock and strap the vehicles in the carrier.
• Remove chocks and straps at the arrival terminal.
• Wear and use required protective equipment while working.
• Take responsibility for own safety while on the job.

Essential Skills

• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in various situations.
• Cost consciousness and ability to work within an approved budget.
• Integrity and ethical behavior.
• Knowledge of company policies and handbook.
• Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables.
• Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Keeps emotions under control and remains open to others' ideas.
• Demonstrates initiative and decisiveness.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Handles conflict resolution effectively.
• Ability to work from written assignment sheets and sign-off work completed on printed forms.
• Ability to read and interpret operational manuals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds occasionally.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a flexible schedule and a laid-back work environment with a strong benefits plan.

Work Environment

Willingness to work in all weather conditions and at various hours to accommodate train schedules. Must be willing to work odd hours, split shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. Ability to work alone and unsupervised. Shift hours are from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, 5-6 days a week, with every weekend work and 1-2 days off during the week.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodbridge, VA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Woodbridge,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.