Checker II, Ship - Stevedoring

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Ship Checker to document cargo movements and coordinate with vessel and terminal teams.

This role emphasizes safe, accurate recording of discharge, loading and stowage activities, with hands-on responsibilities in an outdoor, busy port environment. Requirements include 1 year in customer service, strong English, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license and a TWIC, plus willingness to travel and work in a team.

Qualifications

• One year of customer service experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Spanish is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a Driver’s License.
• Must have a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
• Dependable mode of transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

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.
• Mark & take dimensions of cargo.
• Keep written tallies and records.
• Maintain records with tablets and scanners.

Skills

Customer service experience

English proficiency

TWIC

Driver's license

High school diploma

Willing to travel

Team player

Dependable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Ship 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.

Candidate Requirements:

• One-year (1) year of experience in customer service.
• Excellent written & communication in English (Spanish is a plus)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have Driver’s License
• Must have a TWIC (Transportation Worker identification Credential)
• Dependable mode of transportation to and from work
• The ability and willingness to work in a team environment
• Must be willing to travel, as needed.

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

• Count, inspect, sort, identify & record storage location of all cargo dischargin (or coming off a vessel)
• Count, insect, sort, identify & record stow location of all cargo stowed (or being loaded onto a vessel)
• Load / unload trucks
• Mark & take dimension of cargo
• Keep written tallies and record
• Maintain records with the use of electronic equipment (tablets & scanners)