Walking Foreman - Houston, TX

Watco Transloading; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco Transloading is seeking a Walking Foreman to oversee port and labor operations across vessel, yard and terminal in Houston. You will ensure safety compliance, coordinate with the Superintendent and Gang Foreman, inspect work areas and assist with cargo handling as needed.

The role requires strong communication and safety adherence, including wearing mandatory gear and navigating vessel access points. 12-hour shifts, day or night, with variable schedules are common.

Qualifications

• HAZMAT and PIT certifications required or obtainable.
• TWIC required.
• Valid driver license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee port and labor operations across vessel, yard and terminal.
• Coordinate with supervisors, inspect work areas and assist with cargo handling.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and workers wear required gear at all times.
• Fill in for various operational roles as needed and coordinate labor and safety issues.

Skills

HAZMAT certification

PIT certification

TWIC credential

Driver license

Supervisory training

Job description

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

Schedule: 12 hour shifts with no set schedule - including day or night shifts and week shifts as needed
Location: 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX 77015

The Walking Foreman oversees port and labor operations across the vessel, yard, and terminal, ensuring safety compliance and efficient workflow. This role involves coordinating with the Superintendent and Gang Foreman, inspecting work areas, assisting with cargo handling, and stepping into various operational roles as needed. Strong communication and adherence to safety protocols are essential, including the use of required gear and navigating vessel access points.

Essential Duties and 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

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.

• 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