Break Bulk Laborer - Houston, TX

Watco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco is hiring a Laborer in Houston, TX. Starting pay is $17 per hour, with shifts ranging 8-12 hours. The role involves supporting terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations, handling loading/unloading, material handling, and basic maintenance.

Location is 14035 Industrial Road, Houston, TX 77015. Must be available 7 days per week as needed. Candidates should be able to work outdoors in varying weather, read and follow English instructions, and comply with safety standards including HAZMAT and

Qualifications

• Read, write, and communicate in English.
• Understand basic math and apply instructions with good judgment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including days/nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Follow SOPs, PPE policies, and safety regulations.
• Must pass required reporting, testing, and certifications for location.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations.
• Communicates staffing needs and prioritizes workflow with management.
• Operates and maintains equipment for safe material transfer between silos, railcars, barges, and vessels.
• Communicates between drivers, warehouse teams, and management via radio/digital systems.
• Adheres to SOPs and safety/environmental regulations.
• Performs maintenance and inspections to support terminal and vessel efficiency.

Skills

Teamwork

English literacy

Math basics

Safety compliance

Flexible schedule

HAZMAT

TWIC

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.

Here’s What You Can Expect From Watco

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Starting Pay: $17 per hour, depending on experience

Location: 14035 Industrial Road, Houston, TX 77015

Schedule: 8-12 hour shifts, must be available to work 7 days out of the week if needed

A Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of manual and equipment-assisted tasks to support terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations. Including but not limited to, loading, unloading, material handling, and basic maintenance. Ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company procedures and safety standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations
• Communicates with superintendents, foremen, and management to determine staffing needs and prioritize workflow
• Operate and maintain equipment for safe transfer of materials between silos, railcars, barges, and vessels
• Supports communication between drivers, warehouse teams, and management using radio and digital systems
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), PPE policies, and all safety and environmental regulations
• Perform maintenance, inspections, and additional operational duties as assigned to support terminal and vessel efficiency

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Work effectively as part of a team, follow directions, and take on additional responsibilities as assigned
• Maintain regular attendance, dependability, and high performance standards
• Perform tasks outdoors in various weather conditions
• Follow all company standards, procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety principles
• Read, write, communicate in English, understand basic math, and apply instructions with good judgment
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including day and night shifts, with availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs
• HAZMAT
• TWIC

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent