Fleetmate

Consolidated Grain and Barge; LaPlace (LA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Overtime opportunities

Great benefits package

401K match

Zusammenfassung

Cooper Consolidated, operating along the lower Mississippi River, is seeking a deckhand to support barge and bulk cargo operations. You will join a safety‑driven team, perform daily inspections, assist in unloading, and coordinate with dispatch.

The role emphasizes reliability, basic math, and strong communication. This posting highlights overtime opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and a 401(k) match as part of our competitive compensation.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 1 year in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
• Basic math and effective communication are essential.

Aufgaben

• Fully participate in the Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Comply with OSHA, safety and environmental regulations; wear PPE as required.
• Document logs timely and submit to dispatch by the agreed date.
• Deliver supplies to fleet boats and keep access to the boats clear.
• Conduct weekly inspections of anchor chains and dead man blocks.
• Inspect spar/block barges for issues and pump out water if needed.
• Inspect new barges for leaks or damage on arrival.
• Repair or replace marker buoys, lines, cables and ties as needed.
• Apply safety lines to barge ties where required.
• Coordinate with other fleets to assist with rigging movements.
• Inventory rigging items and keep records organized for dispatch.
• Assist in general housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Deckhand experience

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Cooper Consolidated is a balanced, asset-based provider of midstream stevedoring, barge, marine, and logistics services. With operations based along the lower Mississippi River between Southwest Pass and Baton Rouge, we provide cargo handling and movements throughout the U.S. inland waterway system. Our expert team ensures your important cargo is safely transported from origin to destination while making the experience as easy and worry-free as possible.

At Cooper Consolidated, our goal is to be the leader in the cargo handling industry. The key to this rests squarely with our people, and the backbone of how our people operate is our unique culture. The CC Way - 28 principles of our high-performing culture - describes the values, behaviors, and practices that are the foundation of this culture. It's what makes us a leader in our industry.

Do you have prior deckhand experience? Do you enjoy working with barges and on the water? If so, this may be the right fit for you! Cooper Consolidated offers overtime opportunities, a great benefits package and an amazing 401K match!

Responsibilities

This job is primarily responsible for working at facilities that unload barges of bulk products. This job performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating with dispatch office and performing daily inspections and maintenance within the barge fleet. Job requires average of up to 10 hours per day; can be higher as needed dependent on business needs and time of year.

Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility.

• Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings.
• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly; collect boat logs and submit to dispatch by agreed upon date.
• Deliver supplies to fleet boats and/or docs and ensure accessible to the boat(s).
• Perform weekly inspections of all anchor chains and dead man blocks.
• Perform inspections of spar/block barges for issues, pump out water if necessary.
• Perform inspection of new barges in the fleet for leaks and/or damage upon arrival.
• Repair or replace marker buoys, shore wires, stern lines, buoy cables, barge ties as necessary/needed.
• Apply safety lines to barge ties where necessary.
• Coordinate with other fleets when in need of assistance with moving rigging within the fleet.
• Take inventory of all rigging items, provide inventory information to dispatch; ensure inventory is organized and accessible at all times.
• Other duties as assigned; including assisting in the general housekeeping of entire work area and/or clean-up of barge.

Selected Qualifications

Education

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Required - None.
• Preferred - 1 years' experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Able to follow direction and to use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to work well both independently with little or no supervision and within a team environment.
• Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task.
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work sites; work site location will depend on business needs and will typically be in the following parish(es): Ascension Parish, Jefferson Parish, Plaquemines Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Charles Parish, St. James Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish.

Additional Information

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Ability to lift/push/pull 45 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and balance.
• Ability to safely walk and work on barge surface(s) and around barge rigging with ability to work around deep water.
• Ability to swim.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform work at significant heights.
• Able to perform work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products.
• Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
• Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.