What are the responsibilities and job description for the Longshoreman (General Labor) position at Alltex Staffing Personnel?
About the job Longshoreman (General Labor)
The Longshoreman (General Laborer)
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 perform other duties as instructed and / or assigned by Foreman.
Responsibilities :
- Prior Longshoreman experience preferred, but not required.
- Works outside on terminals / docks.
- Communicate verbally and / 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 or cargo.
- May be required to communicate via handheld 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.
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