To safely and efficiently execute orders from the Yard Foreman, Coordinator, and/or the designated Crane Operator
Position Type
This is a full-time position with a schedule of 14/7, 12-hour workday, rotating days/nights
Job Requirements/Competencies
Valid Driver's License
TWIC Card
Successful completion of CIW Rigger Training
Ability to read and write in English
Basic math skills
Strong communication skills
Essential Job Functions
Display and encourage teamwork among employees and customers
Maintain positive working relationships with all employees and clients
Communicate effectively with peers, clients, and members of management
Possess familiarity with the use of all types of rigging hardware, slings, and safety issues associated with rigging, lifting loads, and lift planning
In addition to classroom training, hands-on training is required and shall include proper inspection, use, and maintenance of loose gear such as slings, shackles, and hooks
Proper handling and lifting of rigging equipment
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharves and dockside
Select certified wire rope, synthetic slings, shackles, and other rigging gear according to weight and size of the load to be moved
Attach and detach lifting equipment from the crane’s hoist
May be designated as signal person when hand signals are required to control operations
Complete any maintenance needed in the facility such as painting, emptying trash bins, using lawn equipment, cleaning restrooms, etc.
Constantly monitor for anything that could make the previously stated duties unsafe
Operate as a "banksman," giving hand signals to the crane operators and forklift operators
QHSE Responsibilities
Actively participate in company WISE program
Act as a mentor per company Mentoring and SSE programs
Utilize Stop Work Authority when necessary
Adhere to and comply with company policies, OSHA, and environmental regulations
Abide by, convey, and enforce all safety rules, including the wear of PPE for oneself and others, including third-party personnel on site at the facility
Assist in the identification/mitigation of found hazards to eliminate exposures and impacts that adversely affect the safety and health of employees, the environment, and quality of the Company’s products and services
Work Environment
Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, electrical hazards, vibration noise, fumes, smoke, dust, gases, chemicals, and a variety of other physical conditions
May be required to work alone and in congested areas
May be required to perform work at an alternate location other than the port facility
Subject to adverse weather conditions including high winds, cold, and heat
