Ship Checker

Ship Checker King Ocean - 3.5 Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details 13 hours ago Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective The Ship Checker is responsible for conducting inbound and outbound ship, cargo, and container checks. The Ship Checker 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. Performs checks on inbound and outbound containers abiding by Sun Terminals standards Completes a safety risk assessment prior to all work performed Compiles records of amount, kind, and condition of cargo loaded or unloaded from the ship documenting the discharge/load tallies; indicates if it's empty or loaded to drivers moving from shipyard Responsible for diagnosing the status of cargo discharging from the ship, ensuring that it is up to Sun Terminals standards, and documenting it accordingly Records condition of damaged cargo/containers unloaded from the ship Verifies amount of cargo against lists compiled from bills of landing or shipping manifests Communicates professionally with team members, supervisors, and customers Actively participates in safety or educational training as required Follows all safety standards & guidelines, including but not limited to, wearing of safety glasses, wearing of steel-toed/safety shoes, appropriate safety gloves as needed, and proper attire Performs any other management requests or directives as requested Experience and Skills 1. Attention to details 2. Safety awareness 3. Computer proficiency Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This position works in a port/terminal setting, with outdoor exposure during most of the workday. This role routinely stands for prolonged periods of time and performs other physical activities as needed while performing checks on inbound and outbound vessels and the cargo in them. Physical Demands Lifting up to 50 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 50 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 fulltime 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, 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.