Hawesville, Kentucky, 42348 United States
Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time .buttontext99fed0122e083e2f a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext99fed0122e083e2f a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #3e3e3e !important; outline: none !important; }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:
Award-winning 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 opportunitiesSchedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Must be available to work OT and Weekends as needed
Starting Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
General Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to work directly in the transloading operation in the full range of duties and responsibilities involved in the moving of bulk and break-bulk materials; to provide backup coverage to other material handling operations when required; and to develop and exhibit the necessary safety culture, leadership, decision making, and operational skills required. Knowledge of crane operations is a plus. Operate and maintain front-end loaders, skid steers, and forklifts.
Location Information
Located on the Ohio River, the Hawesville Marine Terminal serves many industries including aluminum, steel, and paper. Designated as a Foreign Trade Zone, this terminal offers 350,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and is served by the CSX.
Position Description
Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance. 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
Transload of transfer bulk or break-bulk products - to/from barges and trucks utilizing safe operating procedures.
Operate and maintain front-end loaders, skid steers, and forklifts. Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory. Must be able to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds alone, twist, climb. Must be able to talk and hear well enough to communicate with all team members, vendors, and customers 100% of the time.Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass-on information from team members, management, or customers.
Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance. Perform structural inspections as required. Prepare equipment for product transfer. Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters. Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ability to work outside the majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions. Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance. Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
A valid driver's license is preferred but not required for this position
Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used
Operate a loader, front-end loader, skid steer, forklift, impact guns, air tools, man lift to work in load out, be able to operate a vehicle, raise and lower loading arms, wire cutters to cut zip ties, power tools, wrenches. PPE: FR clothing, vest, hard hat, gloves, safety toed boots, safety glasses, radio #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:hover{color:rgb(255,255,255) !important;}#body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:hover{background:rgba(39,104,122,1.0) !important;} Apply now