On-Call Longshoreman: Dockside Loading & Move | Flexible Hours

QSL America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Safe work environment

Job summary

QSL America in Chicago seeks a Longshoreman to load, unload, and move cargo at a strategic Lake Michigan/Calumet River terminal, working with vessels, railcars, trucks, and storage areas in a waterfront setting.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and operational excellence, offering hands-on training, on-call schedules, and opportunities for premium pay based on cargo and equipment proficiency.

Qualifications

• Availability to work on-call with rotating schedules (day, night, weekend).
• Enthusiasm for hands-on outdoor work on the dock and holds.
• Experience operating forklifts, loaders, and overhead cranes is an asset.
• Experience working at heights and in confined spaces is an asset.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC; reimbursement after 40 hours.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, handle, and secure cargo from vessels, railcars, trucks, barges, and storage areas.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, wheel loaders, skid steers, cranes, and other cargo-handling machinery.
• Perform general labor duties including lashing, rigging, sweeping, shoveling, and vessel cleanup.
• Follow safety procedures and work in environments with heights, confined spaces, moving equipment, and weather changes.
• Work as a team to support vessel, rail, and truck operations while meeting customer requirements.
• Maintain attendance and be available for flexible schedules including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments.

Skills

On-call availability

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Work at heights

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Loader equipment

Job description

QSL America in Chicago seeks a Longshoreman to load, unload, and move cargo at a strategic Lake Michigan/Calumet River terminal, working with vessels, railcars, trucks, and storage areas in a waterfront setting.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and operational excellence, offering hands-on training, on-call schedules, and opportunities for premium pay based on cargo and equipment proficiency.