Container Handler Operator; North Yard

Starting rate: $28 per hour

Long-term employment with opportunities for growth.

• 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 is responsible for moving different commodities, utilizing heavy equipment, and performing a variety of physical & labor‑intensive tasks within the terminal. To 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 ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note applications out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.

• Must have one year experience operating a Top Loader and/or Empty Handler
• Must have one year experience driving one or more of the following heavy equipment: mule jockey, tractor trailer, 52K Forklift
• A valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must be able to efficiently maneuver the selected heavy equipment during the practice exam
• Must be able to successfully complete on‑the‑job training to drive other heavy equipment such as 9K, 30K/52K Forklift, Toploader/Empty Handler within the first year of employment
• Must be able to handle safely and efficiently heavy containerized, palletized, or loose cargoes in a high volume, fast‑paced environment
• Must possess previous experience performing a variety of physical & labor‑intensive tasks
• Must be able to obtain HAZMAT certification within 30 days of start date
• Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC) within 90 days of start date
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak basic English
• Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information
• 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 be able to work flexible hours, extended hours including nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays

• Perform all functions in accordance with operation and safety guidelines
• Perform routine inspection on assigned equipment; refer defects or repairs to mechanic personnel
• Maintain constant communication with Foreman and co‑workers to ensure that the correct load is moved at the right time and to the correct location
• Stack empty and full containers in an orderly and safe manner in the locations indicated by foreman
• Inspect and segregate Hazardous containers within the Terminal Yard
• Utilize terminal personal computer, installed inside Top Loader, and hand‑held computer to enter and scan container number
• Operate yard truck, 9K forklift, 30K forklift, 52K forklift, Toploader/Empty Handler to properly transport containers, general cargo, including pipe and break bulk, within a specific time‑frame from one location to another with the proper and safe care to avoid any damages or accidents
• Operate 9K, 30K, and 52K forklift to load and discharge cargo from and to yard trucks
• Perform pre‑shift mechanical inspection of assigned heavy equipment and immediately report any deficiencies to the Foreman, Terminal Superintendent and Mechanic Shop Supervisor
• Operate yard truck to pull, transport, load, and discharge break bulk or empty and loaded containers using standard equipment such as flatbed trailers, pipe trailers, and mafis
• Couple and uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air and electrical lines
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
• Maintain constant communication with Foreman and co‑workers…