Cargo Handler-Port of Decatur; Decatur, AL

Location: Decatur, Alabama
Company: Parker Towing Company
Position: Port Operations

Parker Towing Company is seeking motivated individuals to join its port operations team in Decatur, Alabama. This position involves operating heavy equipment, handling a variety of cargo, loading and unloading barges and trucks, and assisting with facility maintenance.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts with capacities up to 80,000 pounds, primarily handling steel coils, as well as skid steers and other equipment. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors, maintain a flexible schedule that may include overtime, weekends, and holidays, and occasionally travel to other company facilities.

Qualifications: Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the Decatur port, possess a valid driver's license, be physically capable of performing demanding tasks, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork. Previous experience operating forklifts, skid steers, front-end loaders, or cranes is preferred.

Parker Towing Company offers opportunities for career advancement into additional operations and management positions based on individual skills, performance, and aptitude.