Warehouse Operator - Port Sutton, Tampa, FL

Watco; Port Sutton (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco is hiring an entry-level operator to safely unload and load bulk and packaged commodities at our port/rail facilities. You will support operators and ensure work meets supervisor expectations and published policies.

The role requires safety training, reliability, and the ability to work daytime hours with potential nights and weekends. TWIC, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work outdoors in all conditions are essential.

Qualifications

• Must complete safety and environmental training and attend daily briefings.
• Must demonstrate reliable attendance and safe, quality work performance.
• TWIC credential as required by USCG/DHS regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators in unloading/loading bulk and packaged commodities from vessel, railcars, trucks, or storage facilities.
• Participate in safety and environmental training and daily briefings.
• Follow safety and operational procedures; report unsafe conditions to management.
• Maintain terminal housekeeping and basic equipment maintenance.
• Perform other terminal duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Report to work on time; may work extended hours, nights, or weekends.
• Be available for 24-hour call-in.
• Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Work at heights exceeding 80 feet.
• May be assigned to other facilities within 50 miles of the Tampa Bay Area.

Skills

Safety training

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Work nights/weekends

Working at heights

Education

High School or GED

Age 18+

Job description

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
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Schedule: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting other operators in the safe, efficient and quality-conscious unloading and loading of bulk and packaged commodities to or from vessel, railcars, trucks and storage facilities. Assure the work being performed consistently meets or exceeds the expectations of the supervisor, as well as published policies and procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Successful completion of specific, entry level tasks in warehousing assisting operators in bulk material transfer, bagging and storage activities.
• Participation in safety and environmental training and attendance to daily briefings.
• Observation of company safety and operational procedures and policies. Promptly reporting of any observed unsafe conditions to management.
• Housekeeping of terminal grounds and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Performance of any other type of terminal function as instructed by the supervisor.
• Must report to work and on time as scheduled.
• Position is generally assigned a daytime schedule but will be required to work extended hours to include nights and weekends.
• Must be available for 24 hour call-in.
• Tasks are performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Requires working at heights in excess of 80 feet.
• May be assigned to other company facilities within a 50 mile radius of the Tampa Bay Area.

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.

• One year of work experience is preferred. Experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Previous experience operating industrial rolling equipment (such as a front-end loader or bulldozer) is preferred.
• Through previous work experience, must demonstrate a work history of good workplace attendance and safe and quality conscious work performance.
• Must meet the criteria to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) as required by USCG/DHS regulations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements

Education

Must be 18years of age or older

High School or GED equivalent