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Liquid Operator (Rail Terminal) - Phoenix, AZ
Job Location: 

Phoenix, Arizona, 85007 United States

Office Location:  Onsite
Employment Type:  Hourly
Job Type:  Full Time

 

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 opportunities

 

 

Starting Pay: $18.00 per Hour

Day Shift Schedule: Monday, starting at 2:30 AM, Tuesday - Friday, starting at 3:30 AM 

Weekends and OT as needed 

 

Location Information

 

Watco moves any commodity, and at this site, we handle primarily Liquid High Fructose Corn Syrup and it derivative blends. 

  • Terminal Address 448 S 11th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007
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Position Description 

 

  • Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance. FOOD GRADE FACILITY, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE FDA
  • 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.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, climb and lift up to 50 pounds alone.
  • Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance.
  • Ability to climb and work atop railcars and trailers.
  • Mandatory overtime.  Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, and weekends.  
  • Must be able to work outside, the majority of the time, and withstand extreme weather conditions.
  • Mechanical aptitude beneficial.
  • Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • 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.
  • Additional duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Sanitizing trailers utilizing on site wash system
  • Loading liquid trailers
  • Maintaining railcar/trailer documentation
  • Placing plates on railcars to access product
  • Heating railcars utilizing steam
  • Cleaning/housekeeping
  • Must be able to adhere to policies/procedures (food grade facility)
  • Driving yard tractor to move trailers (will provide training, no CDL required)
  • Operate forklift

 

Requirements

 

  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Valid driver's license preferred 

 

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment,  Personal Protective Equipment Used

 

  • Be able to operate wire cutters to cut zip ties/seals.
  • PPE; Gloves, steel toed/waterproof boots.
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