Operator - Hawesville, KY
Watco Companies, LLC.
Hawesville, KY 42348
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Job details
Salary
$16 - $18 an hour
Job Type
Full-time
Number of hires for this role
2
Qualifications
• • High school or equivalent (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
Full Job Description Watco has a reputation for putting people first. In fact, our company was named to Forbes’ 2021 list of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers.
Working at Watco means working in the exciting field of transportation and supply chain logistics. We’re involved in domestic and international operations that are expanding all the time. Working at Watco also means a supportive, collaborative environment where you can learn and build a career.
And you’ll find that safety is at the heart of everything we do. We look out for our team members’ safety and the safety of the people in the communities where we work.
In addition to these strengths, we offer competitive pay and industry-leading benefits that include health insurance and a company-match 401(k) plan.
Come to Watco and join a team where you’ll leave each day knowing you’ve made a difference.
Description:
The Operator will be responsible for transloading and transfer of aluminum products, alloys, and other bulk commodities.
The ability to work with others to be productive is essential to the success of this position, the company, and all team members. All team members in the entire organization are to treat each other in the same manner that they would expect to be treated themselves.
Essential Functions:
• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• 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
• Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles
• Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping and daily inventory
• Must 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
• Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management or customer
• Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance
• Climb onto top and underneath railcars in order to inspect and seal railcars using a checklist
• Perform structural inspections as required
• Prepare equipment for product transfer
• Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work outside majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions
• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• 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
• Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends
Requirements:
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to pass training and required testing
Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used:
• Forklift, power tools, hydraulic equipment, power drills, and basic hand tools (i.e., wrench, screw driver, sockets, measuring tape, etc.)
• PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, splash goggles, face shield, gloves, steel toed boots, fire retardant clothing, full face respirator
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequency Scale
Strength
Work Pattern
N = Never
Sedentary
Full-time
S = Seldom (1-10 %, up to 48 min)
Light
Part-time
O = Occasional (11-33%, 48 min. – 2 hr 25 min)
Medium
Seasonal
F = Frequent (34-66%, 2 hr 26 min – 5 hr 35 min)
Heavy
8-12
Hours Per Day
C = Constant (67-100%, more than 5 hr 35 min)
Very Heavy
4-5
Days Per Week
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
FREQUENCY
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
% Time
N
S
O
F
C
Sitting
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Lifting
floor – waist
N
S
O
F
C
lbs.
30lbs
X
Lifting
waist–shoulder
N
S
O
F
C
lbs.
10-15lbs
X
Lifting
above shoulder
N
S
O
F
C
lbs.
0-5lbs
X
Carry
(Dist.)
N
S
O
F
C
lbs.
20lbs
Distance 25 feet
X
Pushing/
Pulling
N
S
O
F
C
Minimal
10-15lbs
X
lbs force
N
S
O
F
C
Climbing
X
Balancing
X
Stooping / Bending
X
Twisting*
X
Squatting / Kneeling
X
Crawling
X
Foot Controls
X
N
S
O
F
C
Reaching Forward
(Level) Below Waist
Above Shoulder
X
X
X
Handle/Grasp
X
Fine Finger Manipulation
X
Hand Controls
X
Repetitive Motion
X
Body part:
Hands\arms
Cycles/hr.
Vibratory Tasks
X
N
S
O
F
C
Talking
X
Hearing
X
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
FREQUENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
FREQUENCY
N
S
O
F
C
N
S
O
F
C
Exposure to Weather
X
Noise Intensity
X
Extreme Cold
X
Atmospheric Conditions
X
Extreme Hot
X
Exposed Heights
X
Wet and / or Humidity
X
Exposure to Electricity
X
Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts
X
Exposure to Toxic / Caustic Chemicals
X
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
• One location
Work Remotely:
• No