Clerk I - Stevedoring

The Terminal Clerk is responsible for leading the recording of all cargo movement (discharge, stowing and loading) to and from the customer carrier in a responsible, safe, accurate and efficient manner. The Terminal Clerk will direct the work of Terminal Checkers and work with the Lead Clerk for determining work assignments and job performance of Terminal Checkers. S/he inspects incoming and outgoing loads, records the details and watch for inconsistencies or hazards.

Candidate Requirements:

• 4 years experience in shipping and receiving (Warehouse, Yards, Stevedoring) is required
• One year of experience in handling steel cargo, required
• Attention to detail in following and performing basic instructions
• Conscientious about safety and quality in work
• Proven record of dependability and working autonomously
• Strong mathematical skills for keeping counts and tallies
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends, as needed
• Ability to Write / Read in English
• Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus
• Possess computer skills and previous experience on Microsoft Office
• TWIC required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is 100% outdoors
• Candidate will be exposed to weather conditions like heat, rain & cold on daily basis. And in some occasions will work in closed spaces (warehouse, vessel hatch, etc)
• Capable of walking, bending, stooping, climbing ladders up to 100ft high and have fast physical reactions (jump, move)
• Ability to work in a noisy environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily assignments to checkers, ensuring they have all the necessary supplies to complete the assignments
• Oversee the performance of checkers
• Ensure accurate information is being recorded and there is an awareness of current inventory and yard projects
• Verify inventory, including cargo and TEQ
• Count, inspect, sort, identify & record storage location of all cargo discharging
• Count, Inspect, sort, identify & record stow location of all cargo Stowed
• Load / unload trucks
• Receive cargo on trucks
• Load Pipe trucks Direct, sort cargo by PO, Reference #, etc.
• Ship out cargo from yard to trucks
• Load Rail Cars
• Mark & take dimension of cargo.
• Keep Written Tallies and Records
• Keep record with the use of electronic Equipment (Tablet & Scanner)
• Assist in training Checkers
• Coordinate with customers, terminal, port captain, vessel sup, truck lines, receiving yards to have best productive and efficient way to import & export cargo
• Report all damages to supervision (including a description and photos) and notifying supervision of any delays or issues in the terminal
• Ship out all cargo receipts daily