Laborer - Buffalo, NY

Watco Companies, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco Companies is seeking a General Laborer to assist in unloading and maintaining operations at the Buffalo Transload Terminal. The ideal candidate will work on a team while ensuring safety and efficiency in tasks, all while earning a competitive hourly wage. This full-time position offers opportunities for career advancement and training in a recognized supportive culture.

Benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Leadership development programs through Watco University

Career advancement opportunities

Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform various manual tasks to assist in unloading trucks and maintaining terminal.
• Follow directions to complete assigned tasks.
• Ensure safety and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic math

Reliability

Education

High school education or GED

Tools

Front End Loader

Backhoe

Crane

Forklift

Sweeper

Skid Steer

Job description

Job Location:
Buffalo, New York, 14227 United States

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:

• Outsanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Hourly pay rate: $20.00

Schedule: M-F, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location Information

Watco moves any commodity, and at this site, we handle primarily Liquid High Fructose Corn Syrup and it derivative blends. The Buffalo Transload Terminal (TBT) stands out for its truck wash, bonded track, and storage capacity. This terminal offers 15,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and two acres for laydown storage.

• Terminal Address: 50 Bison Pkwy Buffalo, NY 14227
• Additional Location Information: https://www.watco.com/service/terminals/buffalo-ny-tbt/

Description

• Performs various manual tasks as a general laborer to assist in unloading trucks, railcars and upkeep of rail terminal facility. Fosters teamwork, positive work environment and overall safety of self and others.
• All work must conform to customer expectations and company policy and procedures.
• Ability to take direction and supervision.
• Ability to interpret directions and/or instructions.
• Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
• Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles.
• Work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others.
• Self-motivated with ability to complete projects with minimum direct supervision.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Other duties as assigned.

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used

• Front End Loader, Backhoe, Crane, Forklift, Sweeper and Skid Steer - Broom and Shovels
• PPE; hard hat, vest(work clothes), safety glasses, gloves, steel toed boots, ear plugs and respirators

Requirements

• High school education or general education diploma (GED).
• Valid Drivers License preferred for this position but not a requirment
• Ability to pass training and required testing.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.