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
• 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: $17 per hour - $18 per hour, depending on experience
Location: 14035 Industrial Road, Houston, TX 77015
Schedule: 8-12 hour day shifts, must be available to work 7 days out of the week if needed
Anniversary Bonus Program: Earn bonuses for reaching service milestones, including $500 at 6 months, $1,000 at 1 year, and $2,000 at both 2 and 3 years of service.
Watco is urgently hiring a General Laborer to support our Break Bulk operations team. This Laborer position is responsible for performing a variety of manual and equipment-assisted tasks that support terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations. The General Laborer will assist with loading, unloading, material handling, housekeeping, and basic maintenance activities while ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently. This warehouse laborer / helper role offers opportunities to work in a fast-paced industrial environment and gain experience across multiple operational areas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations
• Performs duties associated with a General Laborer position, including material handling, cleaning, and operational support
• Communicates with superintendents, foremen, and management to determine staffing needs and prioritize workflow
• Operate and maintain equipment for safe transfer of materials between silos, railcars, barges, and vessels
• Supports communication between drivers, warehouse teams, and management using radio and digital systems
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), PPE policies, and all safety and environmental regulations
• Perform maintenance, inspections, and additional operational duties as assigned to support terminal and vessel efficiency
• Assists with loading and unloading activities commonly performed by a Laborer
• Maintains clean and organized work areas as expected of a General Laborer
• Supports operational needs during peak periods and overtime assignments
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.
• Prior experience as a Laborer, General Laborer, construction laborer, or warehouse worker preferred but not required
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial, terminal, or warehouse environment
• Work effectively as part of a team, follow directions, and take on additional responsibilities as assigned
• Maintain regular attendance, dependability, and high performance standards Perform tasks outdoors in various weather conditions
• Follow all company standards, procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety principles
• Read, write, communicate in English, understand basic math, and apply instructions with good judgment
• 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
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC
• Valid Driver's License