Checker II, Terminal - Terminal

Logistec; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Logistec in Houston is seeking a Ship/Terminal Checker to record cargo movement—discharge, loading and stowage on vessels, and load out and receiving cargos at the terminal.

Qualifications include 1 year in customer service, excellent English (Spanish a plus), a high school diploma, a valid Driver’s License and a TWIC; dependable transportation and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Count, inspect, sort, identify and record storage locations of cargo discharging from a vessel.
• Count, inspect, sort, identify and record stow locations of cargo being loaded onto a vessel.
• Load/unload trucks.
• Mark and take dimensions of cargo.
• Keep written tallies and records.
• Maintain records with tablets and scanners.

Skills

Customer service experience

English proficiency

Spanish language (nice to have)

Driver’s license

TWIC

Travel willingness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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:

• 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.