Forklift Operator - Houston, TX

Company:  Watco Companies L.L.C.
Location: Houston
Closing Date: 17/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Valid TWIC card required.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reports to Gang Foreman to obtain schedule and work instructions.

  • Longshore in hold may be required to communicate via handheld radio.

  • May be required to handle tools and/or lashing materials.

  • May be required to place or remove dunnage including but not limited to under blades, buckets, or other attachments that would rest on transport surface.

  • Must remain clear of all suspended loads while loading and discharge operations.

  • May use a push broom to sweep discarded materials to the designated area.

  • May use locking poles to disengage locks at corners of containers.

  • May place deck shoes (4-4.8 lbs.) on the floor of a bay in the vessel to sit containers on.

  • May be required to hook and unhook lifting gear.

  • Know the fundamentals of rigging and slinging.

  • Utilizes rigging/slinging to load and unload containers, steel commodities, project cargo and bulk material.

  • Able to operate forklifts.

  • Be able to dismantle and store rigging/slinging equipment after use.

  • Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and cargo.

  • Know the Crane hand signals.

  • Must be able to follow all safety guidelines.

Vessel Access

  • Climbs up or down the gangway to access the vessel. (46 – 60 steps; varies for each vessel depending on the height of vessel and water level). Handrails are located on each side of the gangway at waist height.

  • Climbs up or down vertical ladders aboard the vessel.

  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Required.

Required Safety Gear must be worn at all times to include

  • Safety vest, safety glasses, steeled-toe shoes, and hard hats must be worn on the terminal or in the yard.
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