Stevedoring Foreman

Logistec•Palmetto, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stevedoring Foreman leads longshore crews and oversees vessel cargo operations at Port Manatee. The role focuses on safe, efficient loading and discharge, cargo handling and securing, crew coordination, productivity, and compliance with company, OSHA, and maritime safety requirements. The foreman works hands-on in a waterfront and industrial environment and coordinates with vessel personnel, equipment operators, truck drivers, warehouse staff, and terminal management. Schedules may vary according to vessel arrivals and cargo needs.

Requirements

Previous experience in longshore operations, stevedoring, breakbulk cargo handling, or a related maritime or industrial environment is required or strongly preferred.
Knowledge of breakbulk cargo handling, rigging, slinging, cargo securing, and vessel loading and discharge procedures.
Ability to read and follow cargo plans, work instructions, safety procedures, and operational documentation.
Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to give clear direction in a fast-paced operational environment.
Ability to recognize unsafe conditions, enforce safety requirements, and respond appropriately to operational issues.
Ability to work outdoors in waterfront, vessel, dockside, and industrial environments, including varying weather conditions.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, climbing, bending, standing for extended periods, and assisting with cargo-handling activities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and variable shifts based on vessel arrivals and cargo requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to access the terminal.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior leadership experience directing crews, assigning work, or overseeing cargo-handling operations.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate longshore crews during vessel loading and discharge operations, ensuring work follows cargo plans and is completed safely and efficiently.
Assign duties, communicate instructions, monitor productivity, and guide crew members.
Oversee handling, movement, staging, loading, unloading, stowage, and securing of breakbulk and general cargo, including steel products, lumber, and machinery.
Coordinate with crane operators, signal persons, vessel personnel, truck drivers, warehouse staff, and terminal management to maintain cargo flow.
Ensure trained and authorized personnel properly use rigging and cargo-handling equipment.
Monitor cargo securing, lashing, blocking, bracing, dunnaging, and stowage to prevent injury or damage.
Conduct work-area and equipment safety checks, identify hazards, and take corrective action.
Enforce company safety policies, PPE requirements, terminal rules, and applicable OSHA and maritime safety requirements.
Report accidents, injuries, near misses, cargo damage, equipment defects, spills, and other operational concerns to management.
Monitor cargo tallies, identification, marking, segregation, and documentation for accurate tracking and reporting.
Maintain housekeeping standards in vessel, dock, warehouse, and other work areas.
Support operational planning, communicate delays or resource needs, and assist management with issues affecting vessel schedules or productivity.
Provide on-the-job guidance and reinforce safe work practices and cargo-handling procedures.
Perform other related stevedoring and terminal duties as assigned.