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** Unloader - Ferndale, WA**
Location: Ferndale, WA, US, 98248
Category: Transload Operations **Working at Watco**
Watco has a reputation for putting people first. In fact, our company was named to Forbes 2021 list of Americas Best Mid-Size Employers.
Working at Watco means working in the exciting field of transportation and supply chain logistics. Were 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. Youll 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.
Come to Watco and join a team where youll leave each day knowing youve made a difference.
**Working at Watco**
Watco has a reputation for putting people first. In fact, our company was named to Forbes 2021 list of Americas Best Mid-Size Employers.
Working at Watco means working in the exciting field of transportation and supply chain logistics. Were 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. Youll 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.
Come to Watco and join a team where you'll leave each day knowing you've made a difference.
**Description**
* Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance.
* 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
* Transload crude oil from railcars and trucks utilizing safe operating procedures.
* 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 100% of the time.
* Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management or others as designated.
* 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 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.
* Trains other team members in the proper procedures used in the facility as needed.
* Assists in Operational, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Inspection duties as needed.
* Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends. ON CALL type schedule
**Requirements**
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Valid driver's license
* TWIC Card
**Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used**
* Operate a loader for snow removal, impact guns, air tools, man lift to work in load out, be able to operate a vehicle, raise and lower loading arms, wire cutters to cut zip ties, power tools, wrenches.
* PPE; FR clothing, vest, hard hat, gloves, steel toed boots, safety glasses, radio
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**Nearest Major Market:** Bellingham
**Nearest Secondary Market:** Everett