Position: Shipyard Clerk
Pay rate: Starting at $16.00 (DOE)
Location: East Houston area
Shift: 2 shifts available
Hours: 40 PLUS
Job Description
A successful Ship Clerk should be able to fulfill certain duties and responsibilities. Ship Clerks are able to perform efficiently in a warehouse and shipyard environment by handling incoming and outgoing loads. They must have a TWIC Card and be able to pass the Background and Drug Test.
Qualifications
Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a shipping and receiving clerk inspecting the handling, storage, and stowing of cargoes, including direct discharge and yard load-out of steel and aluminum cargoes
Must have the ability to read, write, and speak Intermediate English
Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information
Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
Must have the ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions
Must be able to work (flexible hours) extended hours including nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to work at heights
Must be able to continuously stand, walk, climb, bend forward, squat, twist, pinch and reach overhead
Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push and pull up to 20 pounds
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for verifying, comparing, and matching the service order and seal numbers with containers and cargo according to stow plan before loading or discharging from the vessel
Perform all functions in accordance with operating and safety guidelines
Record locations of cargo and containers and translate into stow plans
Record, track, and verify cargo and container information, utilizing hand-held computer
Perform direct discharge and yard load-out of steel and aluminum cargoes, including filling out dock receipts and maintaining a running tally of discharged and shipped cargoes
Coordinate with Foreman and Clerk-in-Charge (CIC) of the placement of containers and cargo on the vessel
Notify Clerk-in-Charge (CIC) of discrepancies and/or damages of cargo or containers
Coordinate and supervise Checker activities including, but not limited to, empty container inspection and tagging, loaded container seal inspections, checking of breakbulk and general cargoes to confirm port/weight/status, etc.
Perform other related tasks as assigned
Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage
Wear appropriate PPE as instructed by immediate supervisor
Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules
Refuse any unsafe task or operation
Participate in safety meetings and training
Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
