Barge Loader

JSW Steel Limited; Baytown (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

JSWSteel USA is seeking an experienced Barge Loader to join our team. The role involves safely unloading heavy slabs (30–32 tons) from barges using an overhead hoist and loading them onto railcars with proper balance and alignment.

Candidates must have a High school Diploma or GED; TWIC card is preferred; prior seaport experience with overhead cranes is highly preferred. The job requires weather‑varied work, strict PPE adherence, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Active TWIC card is preferred.
• Prior experience handling heavy materials (30+ tons) using overhead cranes, particularly at seaports, is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with barge lid handling, railcar loading, and working in various weather conditions is also beneficial.
• Strong understanding of load balancing and alignment principles.
• Proficiency in using ladders safely to access confined spaces like barges and railcars.
• Keen attention to detail when verifying railcar capacity and aligning loads.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload 30 or more tons slabs from barges using an overhead hoist, ensuring load balance and stable.
• Verify railcar capacity, align slabs for secure placement, and coordinate with the team for efficiency and safety.
• Use ladders safely to access barges and railcars, maintain equipment, and perform regular inspections.
• Keep the barge dock and rail loading areas clean and organized.
• Adhere to safety protocols by wearing PPE/PFDs.
• Report hazards to supervisors, and participating in daily equipment inspections, ensuring the crane is locked during non-operational hours.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Load balancing

Safety protocols

Ladder safety

Railcar loading

Team communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

JSWSteel USA isseekingtohireanexperienced Barge Loadertojoinour team!

The Barge Loader is responsible for safely unloading heavy slabs, ranging from 30 to 32 tons. This role also involves but not limited to loading the slabs onto railcars, ensuring proper load balance, alignment, and adherence to railcar capacity limits. Success in this position requires physical fitness, the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions, and a strong focus on safety.

KeyResponsibilities

• Safely unload 30 or more tons slabs from barges using an overhead hoist, ensuring load balance and stable.
• Verify railcar capacity, align slabs for secure placement, and coordinate with the team for efficiency and safety.
• Use ladders safely to access barges and railcars, maintain equipment, and perform regular inspections.
• Keep the barge dock and rail loading areas clean and organized.
• Adhere to safety protocols by wearing PPE/PFDs.
• Report hazards to supervisors, and participating in daily equipment inspections, ensuring the crane is locked during non-operational hours.

RequiredKnowledge&Skills

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Active TWIC card is preferred.
• Prior experience handling heavy materials (30+ tons) using overhead cranes, particularly at seaports, is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with barge lid handling, railcar loading, and working in various weather conditions is also beneficial.
• Strong understanding of load balancing and alignment principles.
• Proficiency in using ladders safely to access confined spaces like barges and railcars.
• Keen attention to detail when verifying railcar capacity and aligning loads.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and communication skills.

JSWSteelUSAisanequalopportunityemployer.Allqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace,color,religion,sex,disability,age,sexualorientation,genderidentity,nationalorigin,veteranstatus,geneticinformationoranyotherlegallyprotectedcategories.JSWSteelUSAiscommittedtoprovidingaccess,equalopportunityandreasonableaccommodationforindividualswithdisabilitiesinemployment,itsservices,programs,andactivities.

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