Labor I

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing all labor duties within the CFS-Non-Grains department. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience performing a large amount of manual labor to include heavy lifting.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak Basic 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 have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 60 days of employment.
• Must be able to work (flexible hours) extended hours including nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary: Perform all functions in accordance with operating and safety guidelines.
• Manually open and close container’s doors.
• Secure cargo in containers.
• Unload boxes from containers and place them in trucks.
• Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards, and awareness of surrounding (i.e. vehicles, equipment, etc.) at all times.
• Secondary: Assist forklift operator receiving and delivering cargo during cargo operations.
• Perform other general yard duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent: Use fingers, talk, hear, stand, walk, lift up to 100 pounds.
• Continuous: Exposure to dust, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Continuous: Continuous exposure to noise level in the work environment.

Safety Requirements

• Report safety hazards.
• Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.
• Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 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

Position reports directly to the Superintendent, receives direct supervision from the Walking Foreman and does not exercise supervision over any other position.

Conditions

• Outdoor exposure to all possible environmental factors such as extreme heat, rain, wind and high humidity during day and night shifts.
• Continuous exposure to noise level in the work environment.