Forklift Operator - Houston, TX

Watco Transloading; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking dedicated team members for equipment operation in Houston. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining safety and performance by operating forklifts and heavy machinery to move products effectively. The position demands teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and physical capability to manage the tasks required. Join us to be a part of a culture that values operational excellence and continuous development.

Benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Leadership development programs

Recognition for operational excellence

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have knowledge of company safety programs.
• Capable of working in high noise environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and heavy equipment to move customer products.
• Conduct daily inspections of forklifts and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Tools

Forklift

Heavy Equipment

Job description

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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:

• Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are the highest importance.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Wearing all Watco and OSHA mandated personal protective equipment.
• Must be available for shift work when applicable, overtime when required and must be available to respond during working and non-working hours as required.
• Able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as, take on additional job responsibilities as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of company safety programs.
• Operate 30k Forklift& Heavy Equipment to move customer products
• Reading job specific specifications for each project.
• Climb onto top and underneath equipment, including climbing on bulk trailers.
• Prepare equipment for product transfer.
• Inspect Forklifts/ Equipment daily, prior to operation.
• Load/unload railcars using the appropriate forklift/equipment in a safe manner as trained.
• Complete all applicable documentation and recordkeeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  
• While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly exposed to a high noise level; moving mechanical parts, moving machinery, outside weather conditions and elements; fumes from gasoline, oil and grease.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Memberto successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to see well enough to read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics, maintenance manuals as needed.
• Must be able to talk and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others within the company 100% of the time.
• Must be able to reach with arms and hands to perform inspection, maintenance and repair duties when needed.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat.
• Must be able to use hands to grasp, handle, finger and feel.
• Must be able to climb and balance well enough to mount equipment by climbing up and down steps as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance