What are the responsibilities and job description for the Longshoreman - Railcart MTC position at Logistec?
Overview
The Longshoreman (General Laborer) is responsible for securing, loading and unloading the cargo from the vessel and/or train; (container, bulk, breakbulk, shipping containers, oil barrels, and other cargo) in a responsible, safe and efficient manner. May preform other duties as necessary and/or as assigned.
Qualifications
Candidate Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:
The Longshoreman (General Laborer) is responsible for securing, loading and unloading the cargo from the vessel and/or train; (container, bulk, breakbulk, shipping containers, oil barrels, and other cargo) in a responsible, safe and efficient manner. May preform other duties as necessary and/or as assigned.
Qualifications
Candidate Requirements:
- One-year (1) year of experience in customer service.
- Excellent written & communication in English (Spanish is a plus)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have Driver’s License
- Must have a TWIC (Transportation Worker identification Credential)
- Dependable mode of transportation to and from work
- The ability and willingness to work in a team environment
- Must be willing to travel, as needed.
- Work is 100% outdoors
- Candidate will be exposed to weather conditions like heat, rain & cold on daily basis. And in some occasions will work in closed spaces (warehouse, vessel hatch, etc)
- Capable of walking, bending, stooping, climbing ladders up to 100ft high and have fast physical reactions (jump, move)
- Ability to work in a noisy environment
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 (13 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.
