Seaboard Marine

Laborer II

Seaboard Marine  •  $18/hr  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Starting rate:$18 per hour
Long-term employment with opportunities for growth.
  • We offer excellent benefits including:
    • 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
    • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Life Insurance
    • Supplemental Medical Coverage
    • Paid Time Off
    • Parental Leave
    • Paid Holidays
    • Employee Assistance Program


This position provides physical labor toward the production of dailyvessel operations, to includesupportingterminal laborfunctions,cleaning and inspecting containers,assistingwith the agricultural inspections, transfers and transloads, general maintenance work,and providing support to other operational departmentsTo 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/or abilityrequired Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GEOGRAPHIC REGION:
Applications out of the geographic region for this position will not be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
  • Experience performing heavy labor tasks, including liftingover 50- 100lbs, and moving heavy objects, handling physically demanding activities
  • Ability to use common hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, drills, wrenches, and hammers.
  • Ability to use a hand-held device.
  • Basic English communication skills (verbal/written).
  • Must have organizational and time management skills.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to obtain internal forklift certification within 90 days of employment.
  • Ability to accurately process alpha/numeric information.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
  • Ability to think logically, follow procedures,instructionsand make sound decisions.
  • Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with customers,vendorsand fellow employees.
  • Ability toworka flexible schedule, extended hours,overnight,weekends, and/or holidays, as needed.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within60days of employment.
Preferred
  • Experienceoperatingsmall forklift;5K to 10K
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary:
  • Assist in the Stevedoring department by working with forklift basket up to heights of around 14 feet to place or remove container hooks or strapping used for lifting containers, pipes and general cargo, secure cargo with chains/binders when preparing for lifting andstrap cargo by utilizing lashings, container hooks, wire rope weighing more than 100 lbsto assure safe operation
  • Utilizes a handheld computer to enter or scan container numbers and update container location.
  • AssistMaintenancedepartmentwithvariousfunctionsincluding light painting,changing outour repairingdamaged signage, lightmaintenanceof thepropertyto includegeneralrepair, and maintenance of terminal buildings,structuresand exterior areas
  • Assist in TIRLane with opening/closing doors, performing sweep outs/blow outs of containers, adding/removing damage tags, assisting the clerks as needed (passing out TIR tickets/running paperworkinside when the clerks are shorthanded, etc), help with directing traffic during congestion, and keeping the area clean and clear of debris.
  • Assistin the South Yard by manually liftingand placingwood on ground to prepare setup for cargoandsecuringcargo to various piecesof equipment such as chassis andmofettesbeing delivered to the vessel
  • Sweep,washand clean empty containers.
  • Inspectsempty containers for damage.
  • Tags all containers for either their readiness, need for repair, or washing.
  • Moves office furniture within departments as needed.
  • Operates a forklift tomove parts/supplies for projects in terminal.
  • Mustmaintaina clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards.
  • Maintains awareness of surroundings (i.e.vehicles, people checking equipment, etc.)at all times
Secondary
  • Assistswith thevariousinspections by opening/closing container doors.
  • Assistwith twist lock repairs for vessel and terminal operations
  • Cross-trained in other functions to provide support tootheroperational departmentsas needed
  • Performsadditionalduties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Subjection to physical and/or DOT Screening may berequiredalong with other tests as applicable.
  • The employee isfrequentlyrequired to sit,talkand hear.
  • The employee must exert an excess of 100lbsof force occasionally and an excess of 50lbsof forcefrequently
  • The employee mustfrequentlylift and carry up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry up to 110lbs.
  • The employeeis required tofrequentlypush and pull over 100lbs.
  • The employee isfrequentlyrequired to bend forward, craw or twist, pinch, reach overhead, exercise eye-hand coordination, use repetitive wrist and foot motion, finger dexterityexerciseandfrequentlyeye-hand coordination.
  • The employeeis continuously required tostand, walk, reach forward, grasp, handle, feel oroperateobjects,tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employeeis occasionally required toclimb, squat, balance, stoop, kneel crouch,crawland smell
  • 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.
  • Wearappropriate PPEas instructed by immediate supervisor.
  • Comply withall company safety policies, procedures, and rules.
  • Refuse any unsafe tasks or operation.
  • Participate in safety meetings and training.
  • Awareness of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Reports directly to theTerminal Operations Supervisor. May receive direction from theSupervisorForeman/Header of the assigned departmentDoes not exercise supervision over any position.
CONDITIONS:
  • Work is performed primarily outdoors; exposed to all possible environmental factors such as extreme heat, rain, wind and high humidity, and changing weather during day and night shifts
  • Indoor exposure to controlled temperatures.
  • The employee continuously works near moving vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.).
  • The employee is continuously exposed to dust, fumes, and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.
  • Drive automated and stick vehicles, low to moderate vibration.
  • Moderate vibration with use of hydraulic seating system
DISCLAIMER:
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, 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 centeras a result oftheir disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to accommodations@seaboardmarine.com
  • The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of thevarious typesof work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,relatedor a logical assignment to the position.
  • The job descriptiondoes not constitutean 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.
Seaboard Marine

About Seaboard Marine

Seaboard Marine is a world-class ocean carrier with shipping services between North America, the Caribbean Basin, Central and South America. With a fleet of nearly 30 vessels and over 60,000 dry, refrigerated, specialized containers and related equipment, Seaboard Marine provides cargo shipping services between 30 countries in the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Seaboard Marine’s operations include terminals at PortMiami and the Port of Houston.

Domestically, Seaboard Marine calls multiple ports along the Gulf coast and the east coast of the United States. At PortMiami, Seaboard Marine operates a 90 acre facility with state-of-the-art security and a fleet of terminal equipment capable of handling a wide range of cargo. At the Port of Houston, Seaboard Marine operates a 62-acre cargo terminal facility with over 690,000 square feet of on-dock warehouse space to store bagged grains, resins, and other cargoes. Regularly scheduled vessel calls are also made in Newark, New Jersey; Brooklyn, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Wilmington, North Carolina; Savannah, Georgia; and New Orleans, Louisiana.

At Seaboard Marine, we are committed to providing efficient service. Our network of offices and agents throughout North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean Basin maximizes fleet utilization for both northbound and southbound cargo. Our full-service intermodal capabilities allow for seamless truck or rail cargo transport to and from our U.S. ports. We understand the importance of frequent and reliable services in the shipping industry, and our operations are designed to offer customers the convenience of coordinating manufacturing schedules to maintain cost-efficient inventory levels. We strive to cultivate a partnership with our customers, offering one of the most effective and efficient levels of service available in the industry.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Year Founded
1983
Website
seaboardmarine.com
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