What are the responsibilities and job description for the Longshoreman - BV position at Logistec?
Overview
The Longshoreman (General Laborer) is responsible for the loading, unloading, moving or handling of cargo; (container, bulk, breakbulk, shipping containers, oil barrels, gear, or any other materials / cargo) into, in, on, or out of any vessel and/or train in a responsible, safe and efficient manner. The Longshoreman may preform other duties as instructed and/or assigned by the Gang Foreman.
Qualifications
The Longshoreman (General Laborer) is responsible for the loading, unloading, moving or handling of cargo; (container, bulk, breakbulk, shipping containers, oil barrels, gear, or any other materials / cargo) into, in, on, or out of any vessel and/or train in a responsible, safe and efficient manner. The Longshoreman may preform other duties as instructed and/or assigned by the Gang Foreman.
Qualifications
- One-year (1) year of experience in customer service.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills (Spanish is a plus).
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have valid Driver’s License and/or State ID.
- Must have an active Transportation Worker identification Credential (TWIC) Card.
- Dependable & reliable mode of transportation to and from work.
- The ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
- Must be willing to travel, as needed to other locations within Texas (Houston & Brownsville)
- Work is 100% outdoors.
- Candidate will be exposed to all types of weather conditions like heat, rain & cold.
- Candidate on some occasions will work in enclosed spaces (warehouse, vessel hatch, etc).
- Capable of walking, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders up & down up to 100ft.
- Must have fast physical reactions; (jump, move).
- Ability to work in a noisy environment.
- Reports to Gang Foreman.
- Prior Longshoreman experience preferred.
- Works outside on terminal.
- Communicates verbally or uses hand signals.
- May instruct Yard Hustler Drivers on specific location to line up Yard Hustler in order for the crane to be able to load or offload the container.
- May be required to communicate via hand held radio.
- May be required to handle tools and/or lashing materials .
- May engage and disengage automatic locks (15-20 lbs.) which are set in between the containers to hold in place during transport and place in gearbox.
- May be required to place or remove dunnage including but not limited to under blades, buckets, or other attachments that would rest on transport surface.
- Must remain clear of moving tracks and attached equipment.
- May use push broom to sweep discarded materials to designated area.
- May place ISO fittings.
- May be required to hook and unhook lifting gear.
