Lead Stevedore

Lead Stevedore King Ocean - 3.5 Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Safe work practices Safety inspections for hazard identification Outdoor work Mid-level Schedule management Occupational safety risk assessments Clean workspace maintenance Crew management Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective The Lead Stevedore supports the Stevedore Superintendent and performs supervisory duties when the supervisor is not available or absent. Must be able to perform all team duties for coverage and supervisory purposes. The position is responsible for practicing safe work habits and for maintaining a clean and safe work place environment. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Distributes the cargo plan, prior to the start of vessel operations. Ensures gang work is performed according to company approved procedures, standards and specifications. Leads gang members during vessel operations, making sure they are aware of their positions and assigned duties. Works with machine operators in the routing of containers. Is in constant communication with top loaders and crane operators regarding bays that will be discharged and loaded and any changes in the cargo plans. Makes sure team members are wearing proper PPE, at all times. Performs inspections of rigging gear prior to any rigging activity. Completes a safety risk assessment prior to all work performed Works with management to schedule, prioritize, and control workload. Communicates professionally with team members, supervisors, and manager. Actively participates in safety and educational training as required. Performs any other management requests or directives as needed. Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This position works in a port/terminal setting, with ample outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely spends most of the day standing up and performing other physical activities as needed. Physical Demands Lifting up to 100 lbs. without assistance and up to 250 lbs. with job aids or co-worker assistance Carrying up to 25 lbs. for a distance up to 200 feet Pushing/Pulling up to 80 lbs. without assistance and up to 250 lbs. with job aids or co-worker assistance Standing/Walking activities are encountered during 75% of the normal work day Sitting activities are normally not encountered outside of normal work breaks and would not exceed 10% of a work day Stooping/Bending/Squatting activities are encountered on a frequent basis Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling activities are encountered approximately 5% of an average work day Climbing would comprise no more than 5% of an individual's time Reaching activities are conducted on a frequent and repetitive basis throughout the work day An individual may be required to perform twisting activities, dependent on the type of position he need to place himself in while performing his/her job duties Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full time position. Days and hours of work vary depending on the company's needs. Travel No travel is expected for this position. Additional Eligibility Qualifications None required for this position. Work Authorization/Security Clearance Employee must be authorized to work in the United States, be able to obtain a port ID, and TWIC card. AAP/EEO Statement Sun Terminals provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.