Laborer - Houston, TX

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• At the beginning of each shift, workers check in and hand ILA button to the Clerk in Charge.

• Discusses the next day’s workload with the company department manager to place the labor order for drivers.

• Informs the Mule Walking Foreman of number of drivers needed.

• Dispatches Mule Drivers according to work flow.

• Manages logistics for all per diem cargo orders to expedite load or delivery.

• Assesses export cut offs for cargo to meet ship out deadlines.

• Manages all warehouse clerks to monitor production.

• Communicates via 2-way radio with drivers, clerks, warehouse personnel, security guards and warehouse manager to coordinate logistics of warehouse.

• Inspects all containers to verify that they are in good condition for turn in. Reports damages to maintenance department.

• Receives and enters production documentation from clerks.

VESSEL LABOR PLAN:

• Chief Clerk in Charge works in clerk’s office, outside on terminal, and/ or aboard vessel.

• Receives a telephone call from the terminal with instruction on the amount of clerks needed for each operation.

• For each operation, the Chief Clerk in Charge will order the required amount of clerks for each gang.

TERMINAL LABOR PLAN:

• Receives phone call from Terminal Office Manager with instruction regarding the labor roster for the terminal for the day.

• At beginning of shift, checks in with the Operations Manager

• Signs out vehicle keys and hand held devices.

• Obtains Export List from Express System.

• Obtains checklist from the steamship line.

• Balances imports and exports on vessel.

• Balances containers on vessel.

• Drives to terminal location to verify serial numbers for reefers, hazardous materials, and out of gauge cargo/containers.

• Separates paperwork for each gang.

• Assigns trucks to the empty yard clerks.

• Approve timesheets for payroll.

• Assists in troubleshooting the location of containers on vessel or in yard.

• Provides hands on training to clerks.

• Attends safety meeting monthly.

• Continuously monitors safety guidelines and ensures that every employee wears the specified safety gear.

• Addresses personnel issues and serves as manager to all clerks.

Vessel Access:

• Will walk on designated walkway to enter and exit RO/RO vessel. May climb vertical ladders onboard vessel. May climb vessel gangway.

Certifications:

• HAZMAT
• TWIC Card Required