Stevedoring Gear Maintenance

Description
Position at Jacintoport International
Starting rate:

$18 per hour
Long-term employment with opportunities for growth
We offer excellent benefits from day one, including:
401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance
Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (as referenced in the Benefits Guide)
Parental Leave
Paid holidays
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for ensuring that the equipment needed for operations is maintained and ready to use according to established safety and operations guidelines. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GEOGRAPHIC REGION:
Please note applications out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required

Must have one (1) year experience inspecting and maintaining cargo handling or stevedoring environment including and not limited to: rigging equipment, chains, hooks, shackles, wood, cable, slings, ropes, wire, spreader bars, water, chainsaw, and employee protective gear
Must have one (1) year experience operating heavy equipment: 9K and 30K forklift
Must have the ability to read, write, and speak Basic English
Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information
Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast paced, team oriented work environment
Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
Must have the ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions
The position requires a flexible schedule, including rotating overnight and day shifts, weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed
Preferred

High school diploma or equivalent
Certification to operate heavy equipment (forklift).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary

Perform all functions in accordance with operating and safety guidelines
Ensure that equipment needed for operations is maintained and ready for use according to established safety and operational guidelines
Inspect sling equipment, checking for knotted/twisted, damaged, bird caging, core protrusion, general corrosion, broken or cut strands, and for randomly distributed broken wires
Prepare and fulfill stevedoring operations equipment and supply orders prior to the start of vessel operations including and not limited to: rigging equipment, chains, hooks, shackles, wood, cable, slings, ropes, wire, spreader bars, water, chainsaw, and employee protective gear
Record distributed and returned items for vessel gear on supply inventory sheets
Operate company work truck, 9K or 30K forklift to transport gear equipment to and from receiving/storage facility to and from various locations and docks in the terminal
Perform general maintenance on gear equipment including and not limited for painting, greasing, removing of rust, etc. as needed or required
Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people checking equipment, etc.) at all times
Secondary

Sort and place materials and equipment on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined sequence such as product, size, type, material, etc.
Ensure that material is safely accessible and safe for all who visit the gear room
Perform other related tasks as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Subject to physical and/or DOT screening is required along with other tests as applicable.
The employee is occasionally required to sit (while driving).
The employee is occasionally required to climb, squat, twist, pinch, use finger dexterity, reach overhead and use repetitive foot motion.
The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry, push and pull up to 110 pounds.
The employee is continuously required to use eye-hand foot coordination.
The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to grasp, bend forward, reach forward, exercise repetitive wrist motion and use eye-hand coordination.
The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
SAFETY

REQUIREMENTS

:

Report safety hazards
Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage
Wear appropriate PPE as instructed by immediate supervisor
Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules
Refuse any unsafe task or operation
Participate in safety meetings and training
Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direct supervision from the Walking Foreman Crane and does not exercise supervision over any position.
CONDITIONS:

Exposure to all possible environmental factors such as extreme heat, rain, wind and high humidity during day and night shifts
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
The employee is continuously exposed to dust, fumes, and airborne particles
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high
DISCLAIMER:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to

[email protected]
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.