Break Bulk Laborer - Houston, TX

Watco; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid on-the-job training

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Watco Transloading in Houston, TX, is seeking a Laborer to support terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations at our Greens Port Industrial Park location. This full-time, hourly role offers 8- to 12-hour shifts and requires availability seven days a week if needed.

Starting pay is $17 per hour, with responsibilities including loading, unloading, material handling, and basic maintenance. You must work outdoors and pass required certifications as needed, ensuring safety and adherence to company

Formación

• Must read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to perform tasks outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and SOPs.

Responsabilidades

• Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations.
• Operate and maintain equipment for safe transfer of materials between silos, railcars, barges, and vessels.
• Communicate with superintendents, foremen, and management to determine staffing needs and prioritize workflow.
• Adhere to SOPs, PPE policies, and all safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform maintenance, inspections, and additional operational duties as assigned to support terminal and vessel efficiency.

Conocimientos

Team player

English communication

Basic math

Safety-conscious

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

HAZMAT

TWIC

Descripción del empleo

Job Location: Greens Port Industrial Park - Houston, TX 77015

Office Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

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