- Professional
- Oficina en Houston
Long-term employment with opportunities for growth
We offer excellent benefits including:
- 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
- Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance (Starting DAY ONE)
- Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off – (15 Days; prorated before 1st year)
- Parental Leave
- Paid holidays
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is mainly responsible for the daily monitoring of the operations within the South Yard, Lower Dock which include; receiving, delivering, stuffing, lifting, securing, preparing cargo for export, fumigation, inspections, cargo transfer and the handling of all kind of breakbulk cargo import and export. 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 ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note applications out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years of prior experience working in a Terminal Operations area or similar installation.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years prior experience in a supervisory or in a foreman role
- Must have High School diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer knowledge
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills
- Must be able to read and write English
- 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
- Must be able to work (flexible hours) extended hours including nights, overtime, weekends and holidays
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary
- Responsible for assuring proper equipment handling and operator support for daily terminal and vessel operations.
- Perform all functions in accordance with operation and safety guidelines
- Responsible for supervising daily heavy lifts and receiving operations including the supervision of clerks as they prepare daily documents
- Reports all equipment control issues to the equipment control person designated for the steamship line.
- Assists and prepares equipment for efficient delivery
- Perform requested equipment inventories, including but not limited to chassis, containers, and flat racks, via handheld device
- Operate heavy equipment to transport them through the yard as needed for the vessel operations.
- Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards, and awareness of surrounding (i.e. vehicles, equipment, etc.) at all times
Secondary
- 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 frequently required to reach forward, exercise repetitive foot and wrist motion and finger dexterity
- The employee is frequently required to talk and hear
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, bend-forward, squat, twist, reach overhead and pinch
- The employee is occasionally required to sit (while driving), grasp, and exercise eye-hand coordination and eye-hand-foot coordination
- The employee is regularly required to use their fingers
- 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 Terminal Operations Superintendent and exercises supervision over the receiving clerks and labor.
CONDITIONS:
- Outdoors, 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:
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- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, 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.
