Operator IV, Equipment - Terminal

Gulf Stream Marine•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a senior-level operational role responsible for operating high-capacity equipment and terminal yard trucks to support the safe and efficient movement of heavy lift and over-dimensional cargo. This role requires expert-level proficiency, extensive experience, and strict adherence to safety protocols in high-risk environments in the marine terminal, port operations and yard settings. This role operates a top loader, large-capacity forklifts, including Hyster (H1050) and Taylor (XH1000) models, to safely lift, move, and stack extremely heavy loads (55,000 lbs or greater).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience operating high-capacity equipment.
An active TWIC card is required.
Ability to read, write, and speak English; accurate processing of alpha/numeric data.
Strong initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Proven ability to function effectively in fast-paced environments with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate operating a top loader 55,000 lbs. or greater.
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.