Barge Loader

Barge Loader

JSW Steel USA is seeking to hire an experienced Barge Loader to join our team! The Barge Loader is responsible for safely unloading heavy slabs, ranging from 30 to 32 tons. This role also involves but not limited to loading the slabs onto railcars, ensuring proper load balance, alignment, and adherence to railcar capacity limits. Success in this position requires physical fitness, the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions, and a strong focus on safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely unload 30 or more tons slabs from barges using an overhead hoist, ensuring load balance and stable.
• Verify railcar capacity, align slabs for secure placement, and coordinate with the team for efficiency and safety.
• Use ladders safely to access barges and railcars, maintain equipment, and perform regular inspections.
• Keep the barge dock and rail loading areas clean and organized.
• Adhere to safety protocols by wearing PPE/PFDs.
• Report hazards to supervisors, and participating in daily equipment inspections, ensuring the crane is locked during non-operational hours.

Required Knowledge &

Skills:

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Active TWIC card is preferred.
• Prior experience handling heavy materials (30+ tons) using overhead cranes, particularly at seaports, is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with barge lid handling, railcar loading, and working in various weather conditions is also beneficial.
• Strong understanding of load balancing and alignment principles.
• Proficiency in using ladders safely to access confined spaces like barges and railcars.
• Keen attention to detail when verifying railcar capacity and aligning loads.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and communication skills.

JSW Steel USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. JSW Steel USA is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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