IICL-Certified Shipping Container Inspector - Yard & QA

Equipment Management Services, LLC; Ferris (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Equipment Management Services, LLC is seeking an IICL Certified Shipping Container Inspector to perform thorough container inspections and ensure compliance with IICL standards. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and accurate reporting across fleet operations.

You will inspect incoming and outgoing containers, document findings with photos and notes, and assist with yard coordination, stacking, and repair assessments. Heavy lift equipment experience and tablet-based reporting are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a container yard or similar heavy-equipment environment.
• Heavy lift operating experience and valid forklift certification.
• Strong working knowledge of container types and condition grading.
• Comfortable using a phone or tablet for tracking and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Yard operations: maintain accurate yard inventory, plan placement and stacking, assign units to orders.
• Inspection and grading: inspect containers, grade (CW/WWT/as-is), document damage and recommend repair or rejection.
• Equipment and training: operate container handler as needed; train and mentor new lift operators.
• Mod and shop support: coordinate labor-hour tracking and support shop foreman with staging/logistics.
• Safety and compliance: ensure compliance with safety regs, company policies, and IICL criteria.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Forklift certification

Container types knowledge

Documentation

Independent work

Attention to detail

Mobile reporting

Tools

Gauges

Measuring tape

Mobile apps

Job description

Equipment Management Services, LLC is seeking an IICL Certified Shipping Container Inspector to perform thorough container inspections and ensure compliance with IICL standards. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and accurate reporting across fleet operations.

You will inspect incoming and outgoing containers, document findings with photos and notes, and assist with yard coordination, stacking, and repair assessments. Heavy lift equipment experience and tablet-based reporting are valued.