Terminal Checker

Job Description

Overview

The Ship/Terminal Checker I is responsible for recording cargo movement (discharge, loading and stowage on the vessel and load out and receiving of cargos though the terminal, to and from the customer carrier in a responsible, safe and efficient manner.


Qualifications

Candidate Requirements:

  • Two-year (1) year of experience in customer service.
  • Excellent written & communication in English (Spanish is a plus)
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have Driver’s License
  • Must have a TWIC (Transportation Worker identification Credential)
  • Dependable mode of transportation to and from work
  • The ability and willingness to work in a team environment
  • Must be willing to travel, as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Work is 100% outdoors
  • Candidate will be exposed to weather conditions like heat, rain & cold on daily basis. And in some occasions will work in closed spaces (warehouse, vessel hatch, etc)
  • Capable of walking, bending, stooping, climbing ladders up to 100ft high and have fast physical reactions (jump, move)
  • Ability to work in a noisy environment

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Count, inspect, sort, identify & record storage location of all cargo dischargin (or coming off a vessel)
  • Count, insect, sort, identify & record stow location of all cargo stowed (or being loaded onto a vessel)
  • Load / unload trucks
  • Mark & take dimension of cargo
  • Keep written tallies and record
  • Maintain records with the use of electronic equipment (tablets & scanners.