Breakbulk Operator

Georgia Ports Authority; Brunswick (GA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Ports Authority in Brunswick, GA is seeking a Breakbulk Operator to physically handle breakbulk cargo with support from cargo handling equipment. You will operate a jockey truck, forklifts, and other equipment, ensuring safe, efficient cargo movement and adherence to safety policies.

Under supervision of Operations leadership, you will perform duties with quality and teamwork, participate in safety initiatives, and contribute to our service commitment for customers while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with breakbulk cargo preferred.
• Able to follow safety procedures.
• Able to operate multiple types of cargo-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, jockey trucks, and other cargo handling equipment.
• Band, stow, unitize, brace, and rig breakbulk cargo as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and wear PPE.
• Follow instructions and perform labor-intensive tasks safely.
• Adhere to policies and standards.

Skills

Breakbulk cargo handling

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Jockey truck

Cargo handling equipment

Job description

Department(s):

7201 - Brunswick Operations

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager of Operations and the assigned Checker Foremen/Clerk Operator, the Breakbulk Operator physically handles various types of breakbulk cargo and materials with the support of cargo handling and equipment. Operates a jockey truck, plus different types of forklifts and equipment as necessary in cargo handling. Work performance must meet a standard of quality that facilitates our service commitment to our customers.

Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

JOB DUTIES:

• Performs all duties in an efficient and safe manner while ensuring proper PPE is worn as required.
• Understands and follows instructions.
• Operates an assortment of cargo handling equipment including various forklifts, jockey trucks, and other equipment as necessary.
• Performs any labor-intensive task assigned.
• Bands, stows, unitizes, blocks, braces, rigs and otherwise handles cargo when and as required.
• Performs general clean-up duties to ensure work areas remain safe for cargo handling activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• The ability to handle all aspects of breakbulk cargo, as well as maintain a clean and orderly work area is required.
• Must possess knowledge of the capabilities and capacities of equipment, or otherwise be open and capable of learning, and retaining, related detail.
• Must have good eye-hand-foot coordination and good hearing.
• Must have the ability to follow instructions and perform routine, repetitive tasks.
• Vision requirements: Visual acuity of 20/40 with or without corrective lenses for each eye, minimum depth perception 6/9, and minimum peripheral vision of 70 degrees for each eye.
• Must be able to work in varying climatic and atmospheric conditions from minor to extreme, and amongst varying levels of noise and vibrations.
• Must be able to perform physical movements which are essential work activities such as bending, kneeling, climbing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and sitting along with the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must have the ability to be trained as new technology is introduced into the workplace.
• Must be able to interact, communicate and cooperate, effectively and professionally with others; including but not limited to immediate supervisor, management, coworkers, and customers.
• Must have ability to work shift work, holidays, overtime, and weekends as assigned.

Experience

• Employee will learn through on-the-job training and in-house courses in handling cargo, operation of equipment and safety Required
• Heavy equipment operations experience Preferred

Education

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses & Certifications

• Possession of a valid CDL Preferred Upon Hire
• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required Upon Hire
• Driver's License - Valid state driver's license Required Upon Hire

Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 3/17/2025

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