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Port Gear Maintenance

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jan 2025

💰 $36,000/yr

About the role

Starting rate: $18 per hourLong-term employment with opportunities for growthWe offer excellent benefits from day one, including:

401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance
Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (as referenced in the Benefits Guide)
Parental Leave
Paid holidays

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for ensuring that the equipment needed for operations is maintained and ready to use according to established safety and operations guidelines. 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/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. GEOGRAPHIC REGION: Please note applications out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered. QUALIFICATIONS: Required

Must have one (1) year experience inspecting and maintaining cargo handling or stevedoring environment including and not limited to: rigging equipment, chains, hooks, shackles, wood, cable, slings, ropes, wire, spreader bars, water, chainsaw, and employee protective gear
Must have one (1) year experience operating heavy equipment: 9K and 30K forklift
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
The position requires a flexible schedule, including rotating overnight and day shifts, weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed

Preferred

High school diploma or equivalent
Certification to operate heavy equipment (forklift).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary

Perform all functions in accordance with operating and safety guidelines
Ensure that equipment needed for operations is maintained and ready for use according to established safety and operational guidelines
Inspect sling equipment, checking for knotted/twisted, damaged, bird caging, core protrusion, general corrosion, broken or cut strands, and for randomly distributed broken wires
Prepare and fulfill stevedoring operations equipment and supply orders prior to the start of vessel operations including and not limited to: rigging equipment, chains, hooks, shackles, wood, cable, slings, ropes, wire, spreader bars, water, chainsaw, and employee protective gear
Record distributed and returned items for vessel gear on supply inventory sheets
Operate company work truck, 9K or 30K forklift to transport gear equipment to and from receiving/storage facility to and from various locations and docks in the terminal
Perform general maintenance on gear equipment including and not limited for painting, greasing, removing of rust, etc. as needed or required
Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people checking equipment, etc.) at all times

Secondary

Sort and place materials and equipment on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined sequence such as product, size, type, material, etc.
Ensure that material is safely accessible and safe for all who visit the gear room
Perform other related tasks as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: