Laborer- Arabi, LA
About The Position
The Laborer is responsible for handling various cargoes within vessels and warehouses, inspecting cables and rigging components, and performing minor maintenance on equipment. Key duties include providing directional signals to crane operators (flagging), lubricating equipment, and general rigging. The role also involves maintaining cleanliness and safety by sweeping and cleaning decks, warehouses, and ship holds, clearing trip hazards, and cleaning excess oil/grease from equipment. Additional responsibilities include moving cargoes throughout the terminal, fueling equipment, and working with various hand tools. The incumbent must report all incidents through company protocol, support safety initiatives, demonstrate knowledge of required competencies, and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be able to read/write/communicate in English
- Able to use basic math skills
- Must be able to follow directions
- Must be able to work rotational shift work
- Able to perform minor/routine maintenance on equipment and machinery
- Be physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely
- Advocate of team concept
- Commitment to customer service
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Must comply with all operational directives and company policies
- TWIC (must be able to attain)
- Must pass pre-employment drug tests as well as random drug screening
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of similar experience in a maritime/ industrial environment
- High school or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Responsible for handling of various cargoes within the vessels and warehouses
- Inspect cables and various rigging components of the equipment
- May perform minor maintenance on equipment and other machinery
- Responsible for providing directional signals to crane operators (Flagging)
- Responsible for lubrication of all equipment
- General rigging
- Sweep and clean decks, warehouse, and ship holds and ensure proper housekeeping standards
- Clear all walking areas of trip hazards and dangerous materials
- Clean excess oil/grease from equipment and work area
- Movement of cargoes throughout the terminal facility
- Fuel Equipment as necessary
- Work with hand tools (shovels, sledgehammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc)
- Report ALL incidents through company’s reporting protocol
- Support company safety initiatives
- Demonstration of knowledge of all required competencies
- Perform other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
