Operator IV, Equipment - Stevedoring

Logistec; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Stream Marine, an Enstructure Company, is seeking a Heavy Forklift Operator to support terminal and stevedoring operations. You will monitor, count, verify, and document cargo movements across vessel, warehouse, and trucking channels, ensuring proper handling and documentation throughout the process.

The role involves operating a <=30K forklift, handling general cargo like pipes and rebar, and coordinating with supervisors to maintain safety and accuracy across all shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) months of experience operating heavy equipment.
• A valid license with acceptable driving record.
• Must communicate effectively with Supervisors and co-workers.
• Flexible schedule with extended hours, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and initiative.
• Active TWIC Card.

Responsibilities

• Operate <=30K forklift safely and efficiently with 6+ months experience.
• Handle cargo (boxes, crates, pallets, skids, rebar, pipe) with various attachments.
• Operate in terminal and/or dock areas.
• Mount/dismount the forklift safely with three points of contact.
• Start/stop forklift safely; keep blades lowered and brakes set when parking.
• Use controls properly (clutch, inching, tilt, lift, attachments, steering).
• Stack loads squarely and at safe heights; load trailers/railcars correctly.
• Ensure dock conditions and equipment are safe; check freight before movement.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings and communicate issues to supervisor.
• Adhere to Stop Work Authority policy and safety rules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety consciousness

Communication

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

Overview

Ready to take your career to the next level? Join Gulf Stream Marine, an Enstructure Company, as our Heavy Forklift Operator! In this hands-on role, you’ll play an important part in keeping our terminal and stevedoring operations safe, accurate, and efficient. You’ll monitor, count, verify, and document cargo movements across vessel, warehouse, and trucking operations while helping ensure cargo is properly handled, accounted for, and documented throughout the process.

The heavy forklift operator position operates a 30K forklift machine for all operations. Required to be proficient in the safe handling and transfer of general cargo; 20’ pipe, 20’ rebar and other steel products and containers in the terminal, vessels, on and off trailers, in and out of vans, railcars and containers.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) months of previous experience operating materials handling heavy equipment.
• A valid license with acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with Supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, nights, holidays, and/or weekends as needed.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative
• An active TWIC Card.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency operating <=30K forklift with at least 6 months experience that includes:
• Safe and efficient handling of boxes, crates, pallets, skids, super sacks, trays, rebar, and smaller length pipe (loose or bundled).
• Operating with diverse attachments to handle different commodities.
• Operating machine in the terminal and/or on the dock.
• Proper mounting/dismounting of machine while maintaining three points of contact.
• Proper startup and shutdown of forklift (seatbelt, neutral when starting/stopping, lowers forklift blades to ground and sets brake when parking).
• Proper use of controls (clutch, inching, tilt, lift, attachments, steering).
• Proper stacking of load (approaches load squarely, stacks straight and squarely, and to safe height, deposits load safely, does not move until forks are level and lowered).
• Proper loading /unloading a trailer or van/railcar/container/other (checks the dock plate, condition of the floor/deck, trailer chocks, jack stands, and brakes if applicable, and maneuvers safely in tight quarters).
• Ensures truck drive is outside of cab and visible to operator before loading or unloading
• Checks equipment in accordance to forklift checklist procedures to ensure it is properly maintained and is safe to operate.
• Communicates any issues with machine to supervisor or maintenance
• Follows proper procedures for an “unattended” machine.
• Ensures machine is operated within safe working load limits at all times
• Follows all company safety requirements/policies.
• Understands and complies with Company “Stop Work Authority” policy
• Maintains awareness of all surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, traffic, debris or obstructions, etc.) at all times.
• Reviews all shipments upon arrival and inform supervisor immediately of any damages to cargo.
• Ensures that cargo is loaded in appropriate container and/or trailer for shipment.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned which may or may not include operating a forklift.