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divh2Pettibone/Forklift Operator - Houston, TX/h2pKeep the worlds supply chain moving. Thats what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs./ppWhether youre at one of these locations or in a support-services role, theres one thread that ties everyone together. Were all on the same team./ppHeres what you can expect from Watco:/pulliOutstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek/liliCompetitive compensation and benefits/liliPaid on-the-job training with peer trainers/liliLeadership and development programs offered through Watco University/liliCareer advancement opportunities/li/ulpstrongJob Summary/strong/ppThe primary purpose of this position is to work directly operations with a full range of duties and responsibilities involved in the moving of pipe, rail, and dry bulk commodities; 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./ppstrongEssential Duties and Responsibilities/strong/pulliMust maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance/liliFollow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule./liliRead, write, and communicate in English understand basic math./liliLearn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment./liliWorking knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles/liliTransload of transfer oil or dry bulk products - Frac Sand, salt, grain and other products, to/from railcars and trucks utilizing safe operating procedures./liliComplete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping and daily inventory./liliMust 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/liliParticipate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management or customer./liliOperate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance./liliClimb onto top and underneath railcars in order to inspect and seal railcars using a checklist/liliPerform structural inspections as required./liliPrepare equipment for product transfer./liliStart, stop, and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters./liliPerform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements./liliAbility to work outside majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions./liliMust maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance/liliMust 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./liliFlexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends./li/ulpstrongQualifications/strong/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent./liliValid drivers license./li/ulpstrongMachines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used/strong/ppOperate a loader for snow removal, 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./ppPPE; FR clothing, vest, hard hat, gloves, steel toed boots, safety glasses, radio/p/div