Stevedore Trainee - Destrehan, LA
About The Position
This is a trainee position to introduce potential candidates to Stevedoring operations. This includes vessel loading, heavy equipment operation, lifting operations. Candidates may be required to know and understand all paperwork that goes with loading ocean going vessels. Candidates will be asked to make/keep time logs and fill out end of vessel reports as well as other reports relating to safety and production. Perform a wide variety of tasks including operating heavy equipment, loading ocean going vessels and river barges, and perform basic upkeep on heavy equipment. Candidates will be expected to participate in all facets of the ADM policies in particular the safety, ethics, and environmental commitments.
Requirements
- Safe work record and 100% safety mindedness
- Good written and oral skills
- Basic mathematic skills
- Ability to perform basic preventive maintenance on heavy equipment
- Ability to work in barges
- Ability to work shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work in small groups
- Flexibility in hours and ability to work on short notice
- Must have or be able to acquire a TWIC Card
- Good physical condition and ability to lift 50 pounds
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Vessel loading
- Heavy equipment operation
- Lifting operations
- Understanding and completing paperwork for loading ocean-going vessels
- Making/keeping time logs
- Filling out end-of-vessel reports and other safety/production reports
- Operating heavy equipment
- Loading ocean-going vessels and river barges
- Performing basic upkeep on heavy equipment
- Participating in ADM policies, including safety, ethics, and environmental commitments
Benefits
- Overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
