What are the responsibilities and job description for the 15K Forklift Operator - Houston, TX position at Watco Transloading, LLC?
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- 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
Starting Pay Rate: $21 per hour
Schedule: 8-12 hour shifts with no set schedule - including day or night shifts and weekend shifts as needed
Location: 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX 77015
As a 15K Forklift Operator, this role supports the efficiency of operations at a high-level performance with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. The team members must be dependable, follow company safety protocols, wear required PPE, and be available for shift work, overtime, and off-hour responses.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts 8k-65k and up depending on skillset
- Perform inspections of equipment being utilized prior to use and during use as needed
- Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence
- Communicates with operational stake holders throughout shift
- Wearing all Watco and OSHA mandated personal protective equipment
- Able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed
- Demonstrate knowledge of company safety programs
Qualifications
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
- 3 years of experience working with or around forklifts, with demonstrated skill in safe load handling, stacking, and maneuvering in confined spaces preferred
- Basic mechanical skills with knowledge of equipment inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance preferred
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or handheld scanners preferred
- Maintain regular, dependable attendance
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including day and night shifts, with availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs
- Forklift Operator certification preferred
- Must have a valid TWIC card
Education
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $21