Vessel & Terminal Walking Foreman – Safety Lead

Watco Transloading, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training with peer trainers

Watco University leadership programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco Transloading, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Walking Foreman to oversee port and labor operations across vessel, yard, and terminal. The role emphasizes safety compliance, cargo handling, and coordinating with the Superintendent and Gang Foreman.

The Walking Foreman will inspect work areas, ensure crew uses gear, and may step into various operational roles as needed. Strong communication and safety adherence are essential for this position located at 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX

Qualifications

• Current, or ability to obtain HAZMAT certification
• Current, or ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification
• Valid Driver License, preferred
• Supervisory Skill Training, preferred, ongoing development expected
• Current, or ability to obtain a TWIC required

Responsibilities

• Reports to operations management, obtains appropriate paperwork and supervises all operations
• Works in clerk’s office, outside on terminal, and/ or aboard vessel
• Supervises all labor assigned to the vessel or yard
• Verifies that each team member wears the mandatory safety gear, equipment, and safe operation of vehicles and equipment
• Assists Gang Foreman and Superintendent to coordinate labor and safety issues
• Assists in traffic flow/safety
• At any given time, can fill in for various positions to assist in operations
• Assists and coordinates out of gauge and heavy lift cargo discharge and loading
• Inspects dockside area and gangway
• Supervises Gang Foreman
• Wears required safety gear at all times
• May climb up or down gangway to access vessel (30 – 60 steps; varies for each vessel depending on height of vessel and water level).
• Communicates via handheld radio

Job description

Watco Transloading, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Walking Foreman to oversee port and labor operations across vessel, yard, and terminal. The role emphasizes safety compliance, cargo handling, and coordinating with the Superintendent and Gang Foreman.

The Walking Foreman will inspect work areas, ensure crew uses gear, and may step into various operational roles as needed. Strong communication and safety adherence are essential for this position located at 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX