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 
• Career advancement opportunities

Day Shift 

Pay Range: $22.00 to 32.00 depending on experience 

Position Description

The Chicago Ferro Barge Unloading Facility operates heavy equipment ranging from 7,000 - 52,000lb forklifts, skid steers, front end loaders, excavators and cranes with dock work all year round.

The primary purpose of this position is to work directly in the Material Handling Group in the full range of duties and responsibilities involved in the moving of pipe, rail, and dry bulk commodities; and to develop and exhibit the necessary safety culture, leadership, decision making and operational skills required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently operate with SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT being the highest priorities.
• Ownership and high dedication to quality while carrying out individual material handling operations.
• Fill in for other team members due to business levels when necessary.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Maintain and develop safety culture among all team members
• Maintain high level of discipline and be able to work independently.
• Complete all applicable documentation and recordkeeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• 2-5 years of Operations experience handling pipe and/or dry bulk materials preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as forklifts, front-end loaders, excavators, or other types of material handling equipment.
• Strong organizational skills for a multifaceted work environment. 
• Detail oriented and customer focused.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational problems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.
• Experience, skills and knowledge above the minimum preferred.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job the operator is regularly exposed to a high noise level; moving mechanical parts, moving machinery, outside weather conditions and elements; fumes from gasoline, oil and grease.