Operator I, Equipment - Operations

Logistec • Brunswick, GA

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About The Position

The Equipment Operator safely operates heavy equipment and machinery to support cargo handling, material movement, vessel operations, and daily terminal operations. The role requires strong equipment operating skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety. The successful candidate performs routine equipment inspections, identifies and reports mechanical issues, and collaborates with terminal personnel to support efficient operations while following established safety procedures and operating standards.

Requirements

• Ability to safely operate various types and sizes of forklifts.
• Ability to operate a yard truck and maneuver trailers safely in a busy terminal environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts based on vessel and terminal operations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating forklifts or heavy equipment.
• Previous stevedoring, warehouse, terminal, shipping, or industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operate yard trucks to move trailers, chassis, and other equipment throughout the terminal.
• Hook, pull, position, and spot trailers as directed.
• Load, unload, move, stage, and organize cargo in the terminal, warehouse, and yard.
• Assist with vessel loading and discharge operations as assigned.
• Perform general stevedoring and terminal labor duties as required.
• Assist with securing, un-securing, handling, and positioning cargo.
• Conduct routine pre-use inspections of forklifts, yard trucks, and other assigned equipment.
• Immediately report equipment defects, damage, unsafe conditions, or cargo concerns to supervision.
• Follow terminal, vessel, customer, and company safety procedures.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians, other equipment, vessel operations, and changing work conditions.
• Keep work areas, equipment, and cargo staging areas clean and orderly.
• Assist other departments and crews as directed by supervisors or foremen.
• Perform additional duties related to terminal and stevedoring operations as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed