Marine Cargo Operations Lead (Crane & Rigging)

Carver Companies; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carver Companies seeks a Stevedore Foreman to supervise vessel cargo operations and crane crews at port terminals. You will oversee crane setup, rigging, and safe cargo handling per load charts and lifting plans, coordinating across sites to meet schedules.

Strong leadership, crane/rigger expertise, and effective communication are essential. The role may require travel and shift work, with focus on safety, documentation, and payroll-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 3+ years in stevedoring, port ops, or marine terminals.
• 1+ year in supervisory or lead roles for crane, rigging, or cargo handling.
• Knowledge of crane ops, rigging, and cargo handling.
• Ability to read lifting plans, load charts, and cargo docs.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays per vessel schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cargo ops, crane crews, riggers, and laborers during vessel loading/unloading.
• Assist with setup, inspection, and safe operation of cranes and lifting gear.
• Ensure cargo handling follows load charts, lifting plans, and vessel requirements.
• Support operations across multiple sites and travel as needed.
• Monitor workflow and adjust to maintain productivity and efficiency.
• Identify and report equipment issues, unsafe conditions, or delays to leadership.
• Train, mentor, and coach crew on crane operation, rigging, and safety.
• Enforce company policies, OSHA regs, environmental rules, and PPE use.
• Maintain records of work, inspections, and safety activities.
• Communicate progress and issues with vessel personnel, terminal staff, and leadership.
• Assist in troubleshooting ship gear and in payroll/timekeeping processes.
• Coordinate staffing and schedule adjustments with Operations and HR.

Skills

Leadership

Crane operation

Supervision

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 30 certification

TWIC eligibility

Job description

Carver Companies seeks a Stevedore Foreman to supervise vessel cargo operations and crane crews at port terminals. You will oversee crane setup, rigging, and safe cargo handling per load charts and lifting plans, coordinating across sites to meet schedules.

Strong leadership, crane/rigger expertise, and effective communication are essential. The role may require travel and shift work, with focus on safety, documentation, and payroll-related tasks as needed.