Checker I, Terminal - Terminal

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc. seeks a Ship/Terminal Checker to accurately record cargo movement, including discharge, loading and stowage on vessels and load out through the terminal, to and from customer carriers. The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

The successful candidate will perform tallies, maintain records, and follow instructions to ensure precise cargo handling and documentation.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in shipping & receiving is beneficial.
• Accurate counting and basic instruction following are required.
• Ability to work autonomously and reliably with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work long hours, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Count, inspect, sort, identify and record storage locations of cargo discharging.
• Count, inspect, sort, identify and record stow locations for cargo being loaded.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Receive cargo on trucks.
• Ship out cargo from yard to trucks.
• Load rail cars and take cargo dimensions.
• Keep written tallies and records, using tablets/scanners.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Attention to detail

Dependable

Math skills

Outdoor work

English literacy

TWIC card

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Overview

The Ship/Terminal Checker is responsible for recording cargo movement (discharge, loading and stowage on the vessel and load out and receiving of cargos though the terminal, to and from the customer carrier in a responsible, safe and efficient manner.

Qualifications

Candidate Requirements:

• 1 year experience in shipping & receiving (Warehouse, Yards, Stevedoring) is beneficial
• Attention to detail in following & performing basic instructions
• Consciencious about pride in work
• Proven record of dependability and working autonomously
• Strong mathematical skills for keeping counts and tallies
• Available for working long hours, holidays & weekends
• Ability to Write / Read in English
• Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus
• Capable of keeping counts and tallies
• Valid TWIC card
• Valid driver's license

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work is 100% outdoors
• Candidate will be exposed to weather conditions like heat, rain & cold on daily basis. And in some occasions will work in closed spaces (warehouse, vessel hatch, etc)
• Capable of walking, bending, stooping, climbing ladders up to 100ft high and have fast physical reactions (jump, move)
• Ability to work in a noisy environment

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Count, inspect, sort, identify & record storage location of all cargo discharging (or coming off a vessel)
• Count, Inspect, sort, identify & record stow location of all cargo Stowed (or being loaded onto a vessel)
• Load / unload trucks
• Receive cargo on trucks
• Ship out cargo from yard to trucks
• Load Rail Cars
• Mark & take dimension of cargo
• Keep Written Tallies and Record
• Keep record with the use of electronic Equipment (Tablet & Scanner)
• Other duties as assigned