Laborer - Buffalo, NY

Watco Companies LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Watco Companies LLC is seeking a Laborer for their terminal in Buffalo, NY. The role involves various manual tasks such as unloading trucks and maintaining the facility. The position offers competitive pay with training and potential for career advancement within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Leadership development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Driver's License preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and railcars while ensuring safety.
• Maintain a positive work environment.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High school education or GED

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Front End Loader

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

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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