Checker I, Terminal - Terminal

About the role

The Ship/Terminal Checker records cargo movement—discharge, loading, and stowage on vessels as well as load-out and receiving through the terminal to and from customer carriers—in a responsible, safe, and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Count, inspect, sort, identify, and record storage location of all cargo discharging (or coming off a vessel).
• Count, inspect, sort, identify, and record stow location of all cargo stowed (or being loaded onto a vessel).
• Load and unload trucks.
• Receive cargo on trucks.
• Ship out cargo from yard to trucks.
• Load rail cars.
• Mark and take dimensions of cargo.
• Keep written tallies and records.
• Record data using electronic equipment (tablet and scanner).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One year of experience in shipping and receiving (warehouse, yards, stevedoring) is beneficial.
• Attention to detail in following and performing basic instructions.
• Conscientious with pride in work.
• Proven record of dependability and working autonomously.
• Strong mathematical skills for keeping counts and tallies.
• Available for working long hours, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to read and write in English; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Capable of keeping counts and tallies.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work is 100% outdoors, exposed to weather conditions such as heat, rain, and cold on a daily basis.
• Occasional work in closed spaces (warehouse, vessel hatch, etc.).
• Capable of walking, bending, stooping, climbing ladders up to 100 ft high, and having fast physical reactions (jump, move).
• Ability to work in a noisy environment.