Gang Foreman - Houston, TX

Watco • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gang Foreman's essential job function is to be in charge of all operations pertaining to the “Hold” they are assigned such as, but not limited to, staging cargo, unbracing and chocking cargo, securing cargo, positioning cargo, supervising the gang and any other required job task while working in the ‘Hold” of the Vessel. Watco is a company that keeps the world's supply chain moving through its short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Watco offers an outstanding culture, competitive compensation and benefits, paid on-the-job training, leadership and development programs, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location.
• TWIC CARD

Nice To Haves

• HAZMAT (Encouraged/ Provided)
• Driver’s license is preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Reports to Vessel Superintendent for daily assignments.
• Works in aboard/ in “hold” of vessel.
• Verifies that each Team Member within their gang wears the mandatory safety gear, and equipment inside the “hold” of the Vessel.
• Assists Walking Foreman and Superintendent to coordinate labor and safety issues.
• May fill in for various positions to assist in operations.
• Assists and coordinates positioning out of gauge and heavy lift cargo discharge and loading inside the “Hold” of the Vessel.
• Supervises Team Members assigned to their Gang.
• Addresses any personnel or labor issues to Team Members assigned to their gang as well as the Walking Foreman and Vessel Superintendent.
• Ensures that Team Members are following safety and labor guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret Vessel Stow Plans and technical documents.
• May prep cargo, load/unload, brace cargo, and sweep out containers.
• Utilizes cord strapping/banding to secure cargo for transport.
• Tightens strapping with ratchet to cut rope, cardboard to pack and secure cargo.
• May climb up or down gangway to access vessel (46 – 60 steps; varies for each vessel depending on height of vessel and water level).
• Communicates via handheld radio with the Walking Foreman and/or Vessel Superintendent for various needs that pertain to the operations.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED