Hybrid Terminal Checker chez Gulf Stream Marine

The Ship/Terminal Checker I is responsible for recording cargo movement (discharge, loading and stowage on the vessel and load out and receiving of cargos though the terminal, to and from the customer carrier in a responsible, safe and efficient manner.

Candidate Requirements:

• Two-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.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: 

• Employee is required to perform an abundance of physical manual labor.

• Must be able to work at heights, within enclosed/confined spaces, in noisy environments with moving equipment and in adverse climatic conditions.

• The employee is constantly required to stand, reach forward, balance, handle objects, operate controls and perform simple and firm hand grasping including twisting and pinching.

• The employee is frequently required to squat, stoop, crouch, kneel, and reach overhead.

• The employee must frequently pull up to 130 pounds, push, pull and lift up to 110 pounds and carry up to 55 pounds.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit (while being lifted in basket), crawl, grasp, exercise eye-hand coordination, exercise repetitive wrist motion.

• The employee is required to talk and hear.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform all labor functions in accordance within the Vessel Stevedoring operation and safety guidelines.

• Work with forklift basket up to heights of around 14 feet to place or remove hooks or strapping used for lifting containers, pipes and general cargo.

• Secure cargo with chains/binders when preparing for lifting, visually inspecting lifting gear.

• Strap cargo by utilizing lashings and carpentry, container hooks, wire rope weighing up to 1101bs to assure safe operation and safely removing lashings/securements.

• Report any unsafe or damaged cargo to supervisor.

• Follow instructions and signals when cargo is being lifted or lowered on ground or vessel.

• Hooking on cargos in the hold for unloading and unhooking during loading onto the vessel.

• Understanding cargo stowage, dunnage, and securing requirements.

• Proficient in Operating PITs, stowing cargo on the vessel.

• Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, equipment, etc.) at all times.

• Operate power industrial and material handling equipment, such as 8K or 10K forklifts to organize cargo on the dock, and operate chain saw to secure and unsecure cargo.

• Informing supervisor of damaged or unsafe cargo.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned.