Laborer II

Seaboard Marine•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer II performs physical labor supporting daily yard operations at Seaboard Marine’s PortMiami terminal and surrounding areas. Work includes updating inbound container locations; cleaning and inspecting containers; assisting with agricultural inspections, transfers, and transloads; transporting and securing export vehicles; maintaining terminal property; transporting employees and vendors; and supporting other operational departments. The role reports directly to the Human Resources Manager and may also receive direction from the Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician or the supervisor, foreman, or header of the assigned department. It does not supervise other positions. The work is performed primarily outdoors, with exposure to changing weather, including extreme heat, rain, wind, and high humidity, during day and night shifts. Some work is indoors in controlled temperatures. The employee continuously works near moving vehicles and is continuously exposed to dust, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; occasional work near moving mechanical parts is also required. Noise levels are usually moderate to noisy. Driving involves automated and stick vehicles and low to moderate vibration; use of a hydraulic seating system involves moderate vibration. Physical and/or DOT screening may be required, along with other applicable tests. The employee must follow company safety policies, report hazards and incidents, wear instructed PPE, refuse unsafe tasks, participate in safety meetings and training, and remain aware of personal and coworker safety. Duties may change as business needs and job requirements change.

Requirements

At least six months of experience using common hand and power tools, such as pressure washers, screwdrivers, saws, drills, wrenches, and hammers.
Ability to use a handheld device to view and input information.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Basic English verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to obtain internal forklift certification within 90 days of employment.
Ability to accurately process alphanumeric information.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and demonstrate strong initiative.
Ability to think logically, follow procedures and instructions, and make sound decisions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and fellow employees.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 20 pounds; occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds and pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds; and other frequent and occasional physical activities described in the posting.
Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Applications from outside the geographic region for this position will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Use a handheld computer to enter container numbers and update container locations.
Assist with property maintenance, including inspection, repair, and general maintenance of terminal buildings, structures, and exterior areas.
Assist with maintenance projects under the Multi-Craft Technician’s direction, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and related work using basic hand and power tools.
Sweep, wash, and clean empty containers; inspect them for damage and tag them as ready, needing repair, or needing washing.
Move office furniture within departments as needed.
Drive company vehicles and vans within the terminal and surrounding areas to transport employees, cleaning vendors, and crew members.
Distribute office and ship mail and deliver trans file boxes and heavy or large office supplies to departments as requested.
Operate a forklift to empty garbage tanks and move project parts and supplies in the terminal.
Maintain a clean work area free of debris and safety hazards, and remain aware of vehicles, people, and equipment in the surroundings.
Assist with agricultural inspections by opening and closing container doors.
Assist with twist lock repairs for vessel and terminal operations.
Assist in cleaning terminal CCTV cameras.
Transfer cargo between containers as needed and rearrange produce loads for fumigation.
Identify and mark vehicles for export by destination port; load or drive vehicles into containers or car racks, set up ramps and straps, and secure vehicles with straps.
Cross-train in other functions and support operational departments as needed, including Equipment Receiving, Container Mechanic, Power Mechanic, TIR, Tire Mechanic, and Yard.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Report safety hazards and immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.
Wear appropriate PPE, comply with company safety policies and procedures, refuse unsafe tasks, participate in safety meetings and training, and remain aware of personal and coworker safety.