... capacity Watco is hiring an experienced Electric Sit-Down Forklift Operator for our St. Louis Gateway Transload Terminal, a 300,000 sq. ft., AIB-certified, rail-served warehouse handling food ...
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... capacity Watco is hiring an experienced Electric Sit-Down Forklift Operator for our St. Louis Gateway Transload Terminal, a 300,000 sq. ft., AIB-certified, rail-served warehouse handling food ...
Bulk Ferro Laborer - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$17/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations ...
Bulk Ferro Laborer - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$17/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations ...
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations ...
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations ...
Bulk Ferro Laborer - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$17/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations ...
Bulk Ferro Laborer - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$17/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations ...
... Watco is hiring an Entry Level or Experienced Electric Sit-Down Forklift Operator for our St. Louis Gateway Transload Terminal, a 300,000 sq. ft., AIB-certified, rail-served warehouse handling food ...
... Watco is hiring an Entry Level or Experienced Electric Sit-Down Forklift Operator for our St. Louis Gateway Transload Terminal, a 300,000 sq. ft., AIB-certified, rail-served warehouse handling food ...
Track Maintenance - Plaquemine, LA
Plaquemine, LA · On-site
$19/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations ...
New
Track Maintenance - Plaquemine, LA
Plaquemine, LA · On-site
$19/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations ...
New
Break Bulk Laborer - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$17/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... warehouse operations. Including but not limited to, loading, unloading, material handling, and ...
Break Bulk Laborer - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$17/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... warehouse operations. Including but not limited to, loading, unloading, material handling, and ...
Stevedore / Laborer - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$17/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations ...
Stevedore / Laborer - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$17/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations ...
Break Bulk Laborer - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$17/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... warehouse operations. Including but not limited to, loading, unloading, material handling, and ...
Break Bulk Laborer - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$17/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... warehouse operations. Including but not limited to, loading, unloading, material handling, and ...
Forklift Operator - North Bergen, NJ
North Bergen, NJ · On-site
$23/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... with warehouse management systems (WMS) or handheld scanners preferred • Maintain regular ...
Forklift Operator - North Bergen, NJ
North Bergen, NJ · On-site
$23/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... with warehouse management systems (WMS) or handheld scanners preferred • Maintain regular ...
... capacity Watco is hiring an experienced Electric Sit-Down Forklift Operator for our St. Louis Gateway Transload Terminal, a 300,000 sq. ft., AIB-certified, rail-served warehouse handling food ...
... capacity Watco is hiring an experienced Electric Sit-Down Forklift Operator for our St. Louis Gateway Transload Terminal, a 300,000 sq. ft., AIB-certified, rail-served warehouse handling food ...
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... with warehouse management systems (WMS) or handheld scanners preferred • Maintain regular ...
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... with warehouse management systems (WMS) or handheld scanners preferred • Maintain regular ...
Mule Driver - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$19/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... yard, or warehouse, positioning them for loading and unloading. Their duties include safely ...
Mule Driver - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$19/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... yard, or warehouse, positioning them for loading and unloading. Their duties include safely ...
Track Maintenance - Plaquemine, LA
Plaquemine, LA · On-site
$19/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations ...
New
Track Maintenance - Plaquemine, LA
Plaquemine, LA · On-site
$19/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports daily terminal, vessel, and warehouse operations ...
New
Lattice Boom Crawler Crane Operator (Barge Dock) - Port of West Memphis, AR
West Memphis, AR · On-site
$28 - $32/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... Overhead/warehouse crane-only experience is not sufficient for this role. Job Summary The Crane ...
Lattice Boom Crawler Crane Operator (Barge Dock) - Port of West Memphis, AR
West Memphis, AR · On-site
$28 - $32/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... Overhead/warehouse crane-only experience is not sufficient for this role. Job Summary The Crane ...
Steel Checker - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$19/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... clerks, warehouse personnel, security guards to coordinate logistics of cargo operations • ...
New
Steel Checker - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$19/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... clerks, warehouse personnel, security guards to coordinate logistics of cargo operations • ...
New
Groundsmen - North Bergen, NJ
North Bergen, NJ · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... warehouse operations at our North Bergen Transload Terminal, a rail-to-truck facility serving the ...
Groundsmen - North Bergen, NJ
North Bergen, NJ · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... warehouse operations at our North Bergen Transload Terminal, a rail-to-truck facility serving the ...
Lattice Boom Crawler Crane Operator (Barge Dock) - Port of West Memphis, AR
West Memphis, AR · On-site
$28 - $32/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... Overhead/warehouse crane-only experience is not sufficient for this role. Job Summary The Crane ...
Lattice Boom Crawler Crane Operator (Barge Dock) - Port of West Memphis, AR
West Memphis, AR · On-site
$28 - $32/hr
That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals ... Overhead/warehouse crane-only experience is not sufficient for this role. Job Summary The Crane ...
Heavy Equipment Operator - Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... This position will be operating in the field inside of barges, inside gondola cars, warehouses, and ...
Heavy Equipment Operator - Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... This position will be operating in the field inside of barges, inside gondola cars, warehouses, and ...
Steel Checker - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$19/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... clerks, warehouse personnel, security guards to coordinate logistics of cargo operations • ...
New
Steel Checker - Houston, TX
Houston, TX · On-site
$19/hr
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what ... clerks, warehouse personnel, security guards to coordinate logistics of cargo operations • ...
New
$19/hr
Full-time
Posted 6 days ago
Watco rating
6.3
Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
305th of 365 rated logistics
Job description
Entry Level Forklift Operator - Day Shift | St. Louis, MO
Job Location: St Louis-Gateway-MO Facility-St. Louis-63118
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 or 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
Forklift Operator - Electric Sit-Down | Day Shift | St. Louis, MOPay: $19.00 per hour (Union position)
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Equipment: Electric Sit-Down Forklift (Hyster primarily) | Up to 5,500 lb capacity
Watco is hiring an experienced Electric Sit-Down Forklift Operator for our St. Louis Gateway Transload Terminal, a 300,000 sq. ft., AIB-certified, rail-served warehouse handling food, pharmaceutical, and industrial products. This location is a part of The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 88 (Union). This full-time, day shift role supports rail and truck transloading in a secure, regulated environment. As a Forklift Operator, this role supports the efficiency of operations at a high-level performance with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. The team members must be dependable, follow company safety protocols, wear required PPE, and be available for shift work, overtime, and off-hour responses.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Operate forklifts 8k-65k and up depending on skillset
• Perform inspections of equipment being utilized prior to use and during use as needed
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence
• Communicates with operational stake holders throughout shift
• Wearing all Watco and OSHA mandated personal protective equipment
• Able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed
• Demonstrate knowledge of company safety programs
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.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• Knowledge of weight limits, load distribution, and material storage protocols
• 3 years of experience working with or around forklifts, with demonstrated skill in safe load handling, stacking, and maneuvering in confined spaces preferred
• Basic mechanical skills with knowledge of equipment inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance preferred
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or handheld scanners preferred
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance
• 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
• Forklift Operator certification preferred
• Valid Driver License preferred
Education
Job Location: St Louis-Gateway-MO Facility-St. Louis-63118
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 or 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
Forklift Operator - Electric Sit-Down | Day Shift | St. Louis, MOPay: $19.00 per hour (Union position)
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Equipment: Electric Sit-Down Forklift (Hyster primarily) | Up to 5,500 lb capacity
Watco is hiring an experienced Electric Sit-Down Forklift Operator for our St. Louis Gateway Transload Terminal, a 300,000 sq. ft., AIB-certified, rail-served warehouse handling food, pharmaceutical, and industrial products. This location is a part of The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 88 (Union). This full-time, day shift role supports rail and truck transloading in a secure, regulated environment. As a Forklift Operator, this role supports the efficiency of operations at a high-level performance with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. The team members must be dependable, follow company safety protocols, wear required PPE, and be available for shift work, overtime, and off-hour responses.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Operate forklifts 8k-65k and up depending on skillset
• Perform inspections of equipment being utilized prior to use and during use as needed
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence
• Communicates with operational stake holders throughout shift
• Wearing all Watco and OSHA mandated personal protective equipment
• Able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed
• Demonstrate knowledge of company safety programs
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.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• Knowledge of weight limits, load distribution, and material storage protocols
• 3 years of experience working with or around forklifts, with demonstrated skill in safe load handling, stacking, and maneuvering in confined spaces preferred
• Basic mechanical skills with knowledge of equipment inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance preferred
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or handheld scanners preferred
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance
• 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
• Forklift Operator certification preferred
• Valid Driver License preferred
Education