Checker II, Ship - Stevedoring

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc. is seeking a Ship Checker to record cargo movement, including discharge, loading, and stowage, and to manage load out and receiving at the terminal.

The role requires one year of customer service experience, strong English communication, and a TWIC credential. The candidate should have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work in a team and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in customer service.
• 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 transportation to and from work.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Teamwork

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)