Walking Foreman - Houston, TX

Watco • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Walking Foreman oversees port and labor operations across the vessel, yard, and terminal, ensuring safety compliance and efficient workflow. This role involves coordinating with the Superintendent and Gang Foreman, inspecting work areas, assisting with cargo handling, and stepping into various operational roles as needed. Strong communication and adherence to safety protocols are essential, including the use of required gear and navigating vessel access points.

Requirements

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Ability to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location
• Current, or ability to obtain HAZMAT certification
• Current, or ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification
• High School or GED equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Valid Driver License
• Supervisory Skill Training, preferred, ongoing development expected

Responsibilities

• Reports to operations management, obtains appropriate paperwork and supervises all operations
• Works in clerk’s office, outside on terminal, and/ or aboard vessel
• Supervises all labor assigned to the vessel or yard
• Verifies that each team member wears the mandatory safety gear, equipment, and safe operation of vehicles and equipment
• Assists Gang Foreman and Superintendent to coordinate labor and safety issues
• Assists in traffic flow/safety
• At any given time, can fill in for various positions to assist in operations
• Assists and coordinates out of gauge and heavy lift cargo discharge and loading
• Inspects dockside area and gangway
• Supervises Gang Foreman
• Wears required safety gear at all times
• May climb up or down gangway to access vessel (30 – 60 steps; varies for each vessel depending on height of vessel and water level).
• Communicates via handheld radio

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